§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many random inspections for red diesel were conducted during each of the last five years. [65246]
§ John HealeyTo detect misuse of red diesel Customs are increasingly moving to risk-assessed inspections made at premises. Roadside checks of vehicles tend to be less targeted and in some cases have a random element.
I therefore refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, West (John Barrett) on 20 June 2002, Official Report, column 516W, concerning the number of roadside tests conducted.