§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is his estimate of the impact on revenue from taxes and duties on the sale of(a) alcoholic drinks, (b) tobacco products, (c) perfumery and (d) other taxable or dutiable items from the ending of duty-free allowances for travellers between member states of the European Community;
(2) what is his estimate of the revenue forgone by the Treasury as a result of the sale of duty-free (a) alcoholic drinks, (b) tobacco products, (c) perfumery and (d) other taxable or dutiable items for travellers between the United Kingdom and (i) other member states of the European Community and (ii) elsewhere.
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§ Mrs. Gillian Shephard[holding answer 13 June 1991]: Reliable estimates cannot be provided because there is no detailed information on the amount of duty free goods brought into the United Kingdom.