§ Mr. John Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what additional Customs and Excise staff would be required if a duty-free shop were installed at Liverpool airport.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThere would be a direct need for one additional Customs and Excise officer but there would also be additional work which would need to be absorbed by existing staff.
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated annual cost to public funds of additional Customs and Excise staff if a duty-free shop were installed at Liverpool airport.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe estimated annual cost to public funds of the staff directly employed would be in the order of £11,000, but there would be significant additional indirect costs which it would be difficult to quantify.