Written question asked by Bill Tynan (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to publicise the risk to consumers who purchase tobacco over the Internet of the goods which they have purchased being seized by Her Majesty's Customs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Tynan: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to publicise the risk to consumers who purchase tobacco over the internet of the goods which they have purchased being seized by Her Majesty's Customs; and if he will make a statement. [143190] Dawn Primarolo: In September, the Government launched a campaign designed to increase public awareness of tobacco smuggling. As part of this campaign, information has been placed on most of the major internet search engines to target anybody searching for cigarettes. This includes links through to a Customs and Excise web page which fully explains the legal implications of purchasing tobacco over the internet.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c335W; 143190
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Excise duties Internet Electronic commerce Tobacco Smuggling Tax evasion Home shopping
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