HC Deb 22 July 1935 vol 304 c1487
49. Mr. N. MACLEAN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the growth and development of more modern methods of smuggling, he will build a number of swift motor boats, and let the building of such vessels by open tender?

Mr. COOPER

I am informed that the Customs Department already possess such motor boats and other vessels as in their opinion are necessary for the protection of the Revenue. Additions thereto are made from time to time as required.

Mr. MACLEAN

Are the Government adding to the fleet already possessed by the Inland Revenue?

Mr. COOPER

Not that I know of.

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