Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek compensation from the Government of the Republic of Ireland for the damage caused to the economy of the United Kingdom as a result of the 48-hour restriction on shoppers visiting the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo. But we are at present considering the implications of the European Court of Justice judgment in the 48-hour rule case and whether other action may be necessary.