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Explanatory note

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With effect from 1st July 1991, this Order increases the allowancefor goods other than alcohol, tobacco etc. obtained by travellers, dutyand tax-paid in the EEC, from £265 to £420.

The Order puts into effect the provisions of Council Directive91/191/EEC (OJ No. L94, 16.4.91, p.24) which increases the travellers'allowance for goods other than alcohol, tobacco etc. obtained duty andtax-paid in the EEC by amending Council Directive 69/169/EEC (OJ No.L133, 4.6.69, p.6. (OJ/SE (I) p.232)) in which the basic structure oftravellers' allowances is set out.