To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many cars were impounded by Customs officers in each year since 1997, broken down by reason for impounding. (151299)

The number of vehicles seized is published in the annual reports of HM Revenue and Customs, previously HM Customs and Excise. Centrally held records do not provide the breakdown required.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many successful appeals there were against the impounding of vehicles by Customs officers in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. (151300)

Centrally held records do not provide the breakdown requested.