Written question asked by Andrew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 December 1992. It was answered by Lord Cope of Berkeley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 December 1992 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

What estimate he has made of the losses 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. - Inc figure & ref to Financial Statement & Budget Report published on 10 March 1992.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

216 c284W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Allowances Excise duties EU internal trade Travel Tobacco Smuggling Tax yields

Contains statistics

Yes