Written question asked by Jacqui Lait (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 1999. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 26 July 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury
- Question
- To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans there are for Her Majesty's Customs and Excise to purchase x-ray machines capable of screening articulated lorries and containers to assist in combating illegal immigration and alcohol and tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement. - There are currently no plans for such purchases.
- Answer
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Mrs. Lait: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are for Her Majesty's Customs and Excise to purchase x-ray machines capable of screening articulated lorries and containers to assist in combating illegal immigration and alcohol and tobacco smuggling; and if he will make a statement. [92768] Dawn Primarolo: There are currently no plans for such purchases.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 92768; 336 c115W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Undocumented migrants Large goods vehicles Equipment X-rays Smuggling
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