42. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty when duty-free cigarettes and tobacco are to be made available for sale to the personnel at Royal Naval air stations in Scotland.
§ Mr. CallaghanDiscussions are proceeding with the Customs about the Navy's duty-free privileges. I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that naval air stations have not been forgotten; but the subject is complex and it will take a little time before the regulations can be drafted.
Lieut.-Commander HutchisonWill the Parliamentary Secretary be able to make a statement on this matter in due course?
§ Mr. CallaghanYes, Sir, if a Question is put down.
§ Mr. G. R. HowardWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that we hope this will apply to English air stations as well?
§ Mr. CallaghanIt certainly will.