asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much tax and duty was paid on those gifts given to the Deputy Prime Minister by Mr Philip Anschutz in July 2005 that were over the normal travellers' allowance and that were subsequently brought back into the United Kingdom; and by whom any payment was made: and [HL7224]

Whether those gifts received by the Deputy Prime Minister from Mr Philip Anschutz while overseas, which were over the normal travellers' allowance, have been declared to HM Revenue and Customs.[HL7225]

These items were retained by the department and therefore no tax or duty was payable.