HC Deb 05 July 1979 vol 969 c677W
29. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what respect controls and restrictions at the border between the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic differ from those which apply at the frontiers between other member States of the European Community.

Mr. Peter Rees

Detailed information about Customs clearance formalities and restrictions throughout the Community is not available. There is no reason to believe, however, that there are substantial differences in controls at frontiers between member States as these tend to be standardised by the application of Community transit procedures. Member States are free to impose their own national restrictions, for example on grounds of public morality, health and safety.