38. Mr. T. MORRISasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the breakdown in the Channel of the steamer "Treffry," which has put into Boulogne in difficulties; whether he is aware that this ship is carrying a large quantity of tobacco; whether this cargo was intended for this country; and whether there is any notable increase in smuggling of tobacco and other commodities along any section of the coast?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe facts of this case have been brought to my notice. There is reason to believe that the tobacco on the "Treffry" was intended to be landed in this country. I understand 1533 that the vessel has been wrecked off Dunkirk. I have no reason to think that there has been any notable increase recently in smuggling on our coasts.