HC Deb 01 April 1901 vol 92 c351
MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether there is an intention to extend the hours during which bonded warehouses may be kept open free of charge; how long the present hours have been in force; and what reason there is for extension, and whether complaints have been received by the Board of Customs from warehouse keepers; and whether when the officers of Customs were informed, as candidates, of their hours on warehousing duty, that those hours were subject to such alteration as the Board and Treasury may from time to time direct; and, if not, whether adequate compensation will be given for any detriment that the officers may suffer under any such new arrangements.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

No change has been sanctioned, but the matter is under consideration.

MR. FLAVIN

Can the hon. Gentleman say when the information will be forthcoming?

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

I hope soon after Easter.