§ 56. Mr. HARRISasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the number of Custom House officials on 31st December, 1923, and 31st December, 1928, respectively?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Churchill)The total staff employed in the Customs and Excise Department on 1st January, 1924, and 1st January, 1929, respectively, was 11,314 and 12,069.
§ Mr. HARRISIs that due to increased work in collecting Safeguarding Duties?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLYes, it is another form of the increased employment that is afforded by them.