HC Deb 19 April 1937 vol 322 c1433
65. Sir Robert Rankin

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the recent delays in the Customs examination of passengers' luggage at Channel ports; and whether, in view of the large increase in visitors expected during the Coronation season, any steps are to be taken to augment the Customs and Excise staff at these and other ports during the next few weeks?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

As regards the first part of the question, I have no information indicating any recent delays in the Customs examination of passengers' baggage at Channel ports. As regards the second part, steps have already been taken to increase the staff at the ports principally affected in view of the expected increase in the number of visitors to this country.