asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will outline the conditions under which customs cover is granted at Dundee airport.

Customs attendance is given on a concessional basis for the clearance of business flights, both outwards and on return, made by United Kingdom resident business people. Additionally, clearance may be granted on an ad hoc basis to particular flights on humanitarian grounds or which are otherwise in the national interest. Adequate prior notice is normally required.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on how many occasions customs cover was sought for aircraft landings at Dundee airport in 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively; and in each case what was the number of requests granted and the number refused, respectively.

The required information is as follows: