asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his reply of 13 March, Official Report, columns 319–20, about MV Silver Sea, on what date Her Majesty's Customs and Excise began their inquiries; when he expects the inquiries to be completed; and whether he will place a copy of any report on the conclusion of the inquiries in the Library.

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.