HC Deb 12 February 1979 vol 962 c422W
Mr. Dykes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why duty-free goods are still sold during travel between member States of the European Community; and what steps he plans to take to deal with this matter within the Common Market.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

International travellers by sea and air have been able to purchase duty- and tax-free goods for many years. Such sales have been permitted during travel between member States since the inception of the Community and, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, they have continued. I have no plans to raise this matter in Brussels.