§ 42. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether there has been any increase in the staff of the Customs Department since the introduction of import duties; and, if so, the number and estimated cost to date?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe staff of the Customs and Excise Department has been increased since October, 1931, by 1,360, at an approximate annual cost of £270,000.
§ Mr. CHARLES BROWNWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the statement of his right hon. Friend yesterday that tariffs are now useless; and will he at once take steps to annul the Import Duties Orders and save this expense?