HC Deb 19 April 1951 vol 486 cc183-4W
58. Mr. Teeling

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what figures he possesses of Cuban cigars brought into this country either as presents or as travellers' allowance, or purchased in Eire and other sterling areas; and how much duty is in this way avoided which would be paid if duty-paid Cuban cigars were allowed to enter this country.

Mr. Jay

No statistics are kept as to the extent to which travellers avail themselves of the concession under which they may import, for their personal use, a limited quantity of tobacco goods without payment of duty. Cigars imported as presents are not admitted free under this concession.

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