HC Deb 08 August 1905 vol 151 cc617-8
MR. CAUSTON (Southwark, W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he will now state what concessions he is prepared to make in answer to the petition of the Customs watchers.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Mr. VICTOR CAVENDISH, Derbyshire, W.

The Treasury has notified to the Commissioners of Customs certain concessions which it is prepared to sanction in the case of the Customs watchers. These will be published in the usual manner by the Commissioners of Customs.

MR. CAUSTON

When?

MR. VICTOR CAVENDISH

I hope almost immediately.

MR. CAUSTON

; Cannot the hon. Gentleman state the nature of the concessions to the House? These men have been kept waiting a long time.

MR. VICTOR CAVENDISH

If the hon. Gentleman will put down an un-starred Question, I will give the details.