HC Deb 03 March 1981 vol 1000 c71W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the cost of administration by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise of the rules relating to duty and tax-free allowances on imports of tobacco goods, alcoholic drinks, perfume, toilet water and other goods imported by persons coming into the United Kingdom, treated separately for each category for the last financial year for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Rees

I am afraid it is not possible to isolate these costs from those of the many other tasks which are performed by the staff concerned.