§ 61. Mr. McENTEEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether in view of the imposition of tariffs extra Customs officers will have to be engaged for the work; if so, will he state from what source they are to be obtained; and whether the appointments will be of a permanent or temporary character?
§ Major ELLIOTThe imposition of the new import duties will necessitate an increase in the staff of officers of Customs and Excise. The new entrants are being recruited through the recognised channel of open competitive examination for permanent appointments.