Written question asked by Lord Peston (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2002.

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Goldsmith, Lord

Question

Lords statement on What steps they propose to take in response to the circumstances that led to the prosecution today offering no evidence against 15 defendants currently standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court on charges of cheating the revenue of excise duty. [HL 258]. - Includes fact that a copy of the statement made by prosecuting counsel in court will be placed in the Library (Dep 02/2390).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

641 c26-7WA; HL 258

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Criminal proceedings Customs and Excise Evidence Excise duties Prosecutions Management Tax avoidance Reviews London City Bond Customs and Excise Criminal Cases Management Review