§ MR. FORREST FULTON (West Ham, N.)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether it is contemplated to increase the hours of Customs House officers, and to what extent; and, if so, whether they will receive any compensation for their increased attendance; and, whether it is a fact that, whilst the average attendance of officers in the Outdoor Department exceeds 10 hours daily, many of them are compelled to remain on duty for alternate periods of 24 hours?
§ THE SECRETARY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)I would ask my hon. and learned Friend not to press for an answer to his Question; I am not in a position to make any statement. Even if it be contemplated to make some change, he will feel that it is not to the advantage of the public interest that such matters should be made the subject of Question and answer in this House before they are completed.