HL Deb 07 November 2000 vol 618 cc141-2WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much revenue they estimate they lose annually through smuggling of tobacco products. [HL4465]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

This information is contained in theTackling Tobacco Smuggling paper published on 22nd March 2000 by HM Customs and Excise and HM Treasury for estimates of revenue lost (excise duty and VAT) to the Exchequer for 1996 to 1999 through tobacco smuggling.