§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many customs posts have been removed on the British side of the frontier between Northern Ireland and the Republic since 1969; how many of these have been removed completely; and how many have been moved further inside Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. HayhoeSixteen posts have been removed since 1969; 15 of these have been removed completely; one has been moved further inside Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are his future plans for the construction of customs check points along the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
§ Mr. HayhoeThere are no such plans.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the controlled customs posts on roads linking Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
§ Mr. HayhoeCustoms staff are accommodated in 11 concentrations on roads linking Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. These are at Armagh, Aughnacloy, Belcoo, Belleek, Enniskillen, Londonderry, Mullan, Mullenan, Newry, Newton Butler and Strabane.