Liverpool, London And Bristol (Free Port Facilities)

12.

Mr. Stevens
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will establish free ports in Liverpool, London and Bristol.

44.

Mr. Wheeler
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will establish free ports in Liverpool, London and Bristol.

52.

Mr. Steen
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will establish free ports in Liverpool, London and Bristol.

Mr. Peter Rees
No. I do not think that it would be appropriate to relieve traders of the obligation to pay duties in the way suggested at a limited number of ports. Facilities for the convenience of importers and exporters, such as bonded warehousing and a variety of import duty schemes, are already extensively available.