Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 24 February 2020 to Question 1971, when the EU Commission requested the UK’s observations regarding post duty paid dilution and its compatibility with EU Law; when his Department responded to that request; and if he will publish that response.

The EU Commission requested the UK’s observations regarding post duty point dilution in February 2017. HM Revenue and Customs responded to that request in May 2017.

As communications between the Commission and Member States on infringement proceedings are generally confidential, the Government does not intend to publish the UK’s response.