HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 c289W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether she will refer to the Price Commission the charge made for liquor at the duty-free shops at Heathrow Airport.

Mr. Maclennan

No, my right hon. Friend has no plans to do so at present.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether she is satisfied that the prices charged at the duty-free shops at Heathrow Airport for liquor are in the consumer's interest.

Mr. Maclennan

The British Airports Authority's last Annual Report makes the point that these prices compare favourably with those at most world airports. Airport users also benefit from the airport facilities which revenue from these sales helps to finance, and the economy benefits from the foreign currencies earnings they yield.

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