§ Mr. Farrasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why travellers between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are not given the opportunity of purchasing cigarettes, tobacco, wines and spirits and other goods at duty-free prices.
§ Mr. TaverneThere has for many years been an understanding between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic that neither will permit ships or aircraft plying between the two countries to load duty-free goods for consumption or sale on board. My right hon. Friend sees no sufficient reason for departing from that position.