Written question asked by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 April 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 April 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what (a) remuneration, (b) fee and (c) expenses were paid out of public funds to Mr Martin Taylor for his report on the Government's strategy to combat tobacco smuggling.

Answer: Mr. Heathcoat-Amory: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what (a) remuneration, (b) fee and (c) expenses were paid out of public funds to Mr. Martin Taylor for his report on the Government's strategy to combat tobacco smuggling. [117649] Dawn Primarolo: Martin Taylor received no remuneration or fees for his work. No out-of-pocket expenses were paid directly to Martin Taylor. The cost of train tickets for travel to and from meetings outside London were met by Customs and Excise.

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