§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to retain duty free sales in the EU; and if he will make a statement. [62102]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThis matter was discussed by European Finance Ministers at the ECOFIN Council meeting on 1 December 1998. A minority of member states, supported by the UK, called for a fresh look at the decision to end intra-EU duty free sales on 30 June 1999.