Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 March 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to simplify the classification system used to identify products under the Intrastat system.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he plans to simplify the classification system used to identify products under the Intrastat system. [40837] Ruth Kelly: HM Customs and Excise collect statistics for intra-Community trade via the Intrastat Supplementary Declaration. Declarations can be submitted on paper or electronically. Intrastat, including the classification system used to identify products, is governed by European legislation. There are currently no plans to simplify the classification system.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 40837; 381 c402-3W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Information Economic and monetary union Statistics Classification schemes Intrastat
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk