HC Deb 09 March 2004 vol 418 c1482W
Vera Baird

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the value of(a) rubies and (b) jadeite imported into the UK was in each of the past five years. [159883]

John Healey

HM Customs and Excise are responsible for the collection of data on imports. It is not possible to identify imports of rubies or jadeite, separately from other precious stones with which they are classified.