§ 62. Mr. LOGANasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of ships cleared for Customs between Friday, 26th February, and 5 p.m. on Monday, 29th February; the number of ships laden with foreign merchandise that arrived in British ports after 5 p.m. on Monday, 29th February, and prior to 5 p.m. on the 2nd March; and the approximate amount of duty paid on the cargoes carried?
§ Major ELLIOTTo compile the information desired by the hon. Member would necessarily involve a great deal of time and expense, and I do not feel justified, especially in view of the abnormally heavy work falling on the Department at the present time, in calling upon the Customs to undertake its preparation.