§ 2. Mr. Brewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the duty-free concession for travellers entering the United Kingdom has been increased from half a bottle to a whole bottle of spirits.
§ Mr. DiamondTo conform to international commitments affecting overseas visitors and to facilitate the passage through Customs of ever-increasing numbers of travellers.
§ Mr. BrewisCould the right hon. Gentleman say how much this represents in terms of Scotch whisky being reimported into this country? Would it 1095 not be better to reduce the duty for people who take their holidays at home?
§ Mr. DiamondNo, Sir. It is better to conform, in the manner which I have already indicated, to the convenience of travellers coming either from Europe or from outside Europe.