Arrivals Duty Free at UK Airports - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:17 am on 30 March 2023.

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Photo of Baroness Penn Baroness Penn The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury 11:17, 30 March 2023

Duty free on arrival would place additional pressure on the public finances, to which excise duty makes a significant contribution. Any loss in tax revenue would have to be balanced by a reduction in public spending, increased borrowing or increased taxation elsewhere. Although there are no plans to introduce such a scheme, the Government keep all taxes under review.