To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects the European Commission to raise the duty free allowance for bringing goods into the country from outside the EU to £1,000. (104669)

On 28 November, European Finance Ministers agreed to raise the duty free allowance for people returning from outside the EU by air and sea to €430 (£290). This doubles the current allowance for all UK travellers returning from third countries. The allowance will be reviewed every four years, providing the opportunity for further increases.