HC Deb 17 July 1985 vol 83 c149W
Mr. Patrick Thompson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is now able to make a statement about the revision of criteria for the granting of duty-free facilities at airports.

Mr. Hayhoe

Yes. Following a review by Customs and Excise, I have decided that the following criteria will apply. In order to qualify for a duty-free shop airports must:

  1. (a) be designated;
  2. (b) have scheduled flights or frequent charter services;
  3. (c) have full-time attendance by Customs for flights to foreign and Channel Islands destinations.

Customs estimate that this could result in the granting of duty-free shop facilities at another eight regional airports.