HC Deb 12 July 1966 vol 731 cc172-3W
Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applications have been received for the establishment of Customs clearance points for containers and other unit loads outside the present port customs area; and how many have been granted.

Mr. MacDermot

About twenty-five applications have been received; several are still under discussion. Fourteen have been either granted or approved in principle.

Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the applications for the establishment of customs clearance points for containers and other unit loads received and granted have been from British companies and foreign-domiciled companies, respectively.

Mr. MacDermot

All the applications have been made by organisations based in this country.