HC Deb 10 March 1932 vol 262 c1978
65. Mr. LINDSAY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the increased duties falling upon Customs officials as the result of the Import Duties Act, 1932, he will arrange to extend the normal hours worked by Customs officials from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in conformity with ordinary dock working hours, and to discontinue the present practice of charging a special overtime rate for the attendance of Customs officials between the hours of 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.?

Sir V. WARRENDER

My right hon. and gallant Friend regrets that he cannot see his way to adopt the proposal of his hon. Friend, which would have the effect of extending the normal daily hours worked by officers of Customs and Excise from eight to nine.