§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if European Community regulations place any restrictions on the ownership of land within free ports; and, in particular, whether free ports may be established on private land.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne[pursuant to his reply, 22 February 1983, c. 408]: I am not aware of any restriction in European Community regulations on the ownership of land within free ports.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if European Community regulations permit national Governments to exempt firms in free ports from any health, safety, labelling or similar legal obligations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyne[pursuant to his reply, 22 February 1983, c. 408]: I am not aware of any EC regulations which would affect the discretion of national Governments in relation to health, safety and similar matters in free ports.