To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the amount of debt outstanding on fines imposed by the European Commission for infringements of competition rules. (133539)

Information concerning the amount of debt outstanding on fines imposed by the European Commission for infringements of competition rules is not held by HM Treasury.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what total sum of fines was imposed upon each EU member state in 2006 for infringements of competition rules; and how much has been written off. (133540)

The infringements of competition rules that can result in fines pertain to companies and not member states.