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 funds have been allocated in (a) the present financial year and (b) in 2000-01 for Her Majesty's Customs and Excise to purchase x-ray machines capable of screening articulated lorries and containers to assist in combating alcohol and tobacco smuggling. - No such funds have been allocated in the present financial year. Funding plans for 2000-01 have not yet been finalised.

Answer: Mrs. Lait: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what funds have been allocated in (a) the present financial year and (b) in 2000-01 for Her Majesty's Customs and Excise to purchase x-ray machines capable of screening articulated lorries and containers to assist in combating alcohol and tobacco smuggling. [92769] Dawn Primarolo: No such funds have been allocated in the present financial year. Funding plans for 2000-01 have not yet been finalised.

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