HC Deb 13 December 1971 vol 828 c32W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give, for the longest and most convenient stated period of time or on an annual basis, the cost to the Exchequer of the tax-free allowances of all types of goods, wines and spirits, etc., which are allowed to entrants into Great Britain from abroad.

Mr. Higgins

I am afraid it is not possible to form any reliable estimate.