§ MR. D. A. THOMAS (Merthyr Tydvil)To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in consequence of the discovery of evasions of the coal tax, any changes are contemplated in connection with the collection of this branch of revenue; and, if so, is he in a position to state the nature of such changes.
(Answered by Mr. Ritchie.) No such changes are contemplated, but of course the Customs authorities always take precautions against any method of fraudulent evasion which is brought to their notice.