§ 29. Mr. Spriggsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations his Department has received in support of a duty-free shop at Liverpool airport; and what steps he has taken towards providing this service.
§ Mr. Peter ReesRepresentations have been received from hon. Members, from members of the European Parliament representing local constituencies, from the Merseyside county council, the Merseyside chamber of commerce and from various local interests.
The number of international passengers using Liverpool airport has not yet reached the level at which the provision of duty-free shopping facilities would be justified.