HC Deb 22 March 1973 vol 853 c153W
8. Mr. Milne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what instructions have been issued to Customs and Excise officers concerning the sale of foodstuffs and supplies to foreign-going vessels in British ports arising from Great Britain's entry into the EEC.

Mr. Higgins

Instructions have been issued to Customs and Excise officers that the delivery of foodstuffs and supplies to foreign-going vessels in British ports is to be treated as equivalent to exportation from the customs territory of the Community.