HC Deb 06 November 1997 vol 300 c260W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to ensure the continuation of duty free within the EU beyond 30 June 1999. [14288]

Dawn Primarolo

Any extension of intra-EU duty-free sales beyond 30 June 1999 would require a fresh proposal from the European Commission and unanimity amongst all 15 Member States.

Duty-free sales for travel outside the EU will continue after 30 June 1999.