50. Major THOMASasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what steps are 1454 being taken to strengthen the coastguard service in view of the possibilities of an increase in smuggling taking place owing to the imposition of a general tariff?
§ Major ELLIOTThe possibility to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers will receive due consideration with other cognate questions which will arise in connection with the operation of the new Import Duties.