HC Deb 23 June 1931 vol 254 c226
53. Captain BOURNE

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what means, whether by advertisement or otherwise, are taken by the Customs authorities to bring to the notice of the public sales by auction of goods confiscated for breach of Customs regulations?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

Forthcoming sales by auction of goods confiscated by the Customs are brought to the notice of the public by means of various forms of advertisement, including posters which are exhibited at Custom Houses and other Customs buildings.

Captain BOURNE

Can the hon. Member say whether any advertisements are inserted in the Press?

Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCE

Yes, they are.