Written question asked by Jacqui Lait (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 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.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if Martin Taylor received remuneration, a fee or out-of-pocket expenses paid out of public funds for his report on the Government's strategy to combat tobacco smuggling; and who owns the copyright of his report.

Answer: Mrs. Lait: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if Martin Taylor received remuneration, a fee or out-of- pocket expenses paid out of public funds for his report on the Government's strategy to combat tobacco smuggling; and who owns the copyright of his report. [117504] 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. As Martin Taylor provided personal advice to the Chancellor there is no question of copyright.

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