Written question asked by Dominic Grieve (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2000. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list in respect of the re-sale to the producers by HM Customs and Excise of branded goods, seized as contraband, the average percentage of retail value achieved for each type of branded item. - Inc fact that the information requested is commercial in confidence.

Answer: Mr. Grieve: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list in respect of the re-sale to the producers by HM Customs and Excise of branded goods, seized as contraband, the average percentage of retail value achieved for each type of branded item. [112041] Dawn Primarolo: Suppliers of UK branded spirits have a contract with Customs and Excise to purchase spirits seized in bulk. The information requested is commercial in confidence.

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