Written question asked by James Couchman (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 May 1994. It was answered by Lord Cope of Berkeley (Conservative) on Monday, 16 May 1994 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

What evidence he has of the involvement of individuals with a criminal record, and of organised criminal groups, in the illegal importing and resale of duty-paid beer brought into the United Kingdom ostensibly for personal use.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

243 c295W;243 c293W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Alcoholic drinks Beer Excise duties Imports Organised crime Tax evasion