HC Deb 20 November 1997 vol 301 cc282-3W
24. Mrs. Ewing

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions she has held with the Scotch Whisky Association about the impact on the industry of the abolition of EU duty free purchases in 1999. [15416]

Mrs. Roche

The abolition of EU duty free purchases is primarily a matter for the Chancellor. However, DTI officials meet regularly with the Association to discuss a wide range of matters.