The Emergency powers act was in this instance I believe, the anti terrorist act. It was because of terrorist activities in Ireland that the UK government sought, and were given, an opt out. I don't know about pouring the wife a drink, I think if you open it then it is, ipso facto your bottle. As I live about 650 miles from Dover I would need a 10 ton truck to make it worth my while. Especially when one considers the fuel costs. Wonder what the customs would think about that one?
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