29. Sir GILBERT PARKERasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether goods coming to British ports in course of transit to other countries, and which are not unloaded for sale or use in this country, are subject to such Customs taxation as may exist?
§ Mr. MASTERMANCustoms Duties are not levied on goods coming to British ports in course of transit to other countries, provided such goods remain under the control of the Customs and Excise Department until exported.