§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will give a detailed list of the monthly allowance of tax-free wines, spirits and cigarettes allowed to be purchased by British diplomats; and whether this applies whether they are serving at home or abroad.
Mr. TomlinonBritish diplomats serving at home are not permitted to purchase duty-free wines, spirit or cigarette in this country.
Those serving abroad are normally allowed by the host country to buy such items locally, or to import them, duty-free. It is the responsibility of the host 721W country to limit quantities if they consider this necessary, though the Diplomatic Service makes it own checks to prevent abuses.