§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the changes in Customs and Excise duties arising from the operation of the European single market and cross-channel shopping; and what estimates were made before the single market came into force. [24803]
§ Mr. BoatengNo changes in Customs and Excise duties arose from the operation of the European single market and cross-channel shopping.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the changes in revenue to the Exchequer arising from the introduction of the European single market(a) through the increased allowances on importation of EC-produced cigarettes and tobacco products and (b) through increased smuggling of cigarettes and tobacco products. [24837]
§ Mr. BoatengCustoms and Excise make no estimates about the effects of the European single market on the smuggling of cigarettes and tobacco products.