Nothing to Declare

The Deputy Prime Minister, already reeling after a damning report by the parliamentary watchdog, was dealt a fresh blow yesterday, as he admitted that he failed to declare to Customs the gift of a cowboy outfit from Philip Anschutz. Independent



The obligation to declare overseas gifts to Customs "on importation" is clearly set out in the ministerial code, the rule-book against government sleaze.

Mr Prescott's office sought to deny the latest breach, insisting that he did not want to keep the Stetson, belt, spurs and cowboy boots, and thus didn't owe any tax.

We better keep an eye on ebay then, or maybe it will turn up at the next labour party auction. get it. sign it. sell it. love it.
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