HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 c1144
50. Mr. Levy

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether comforts for the British Navy, sent free from America, are being subjected to Customs Duty, and whether he will consider admitting these articles duty free?

Sir J. Simon

It is not intended to charge Customs Duty on gifts of comforts sent from abroad to this country for the Royal Navy, and in fact arrangements to facilitate the speedy distribution of such gifts on a duty-free basis are at present under consideration.

Mr. Poole

May I ask whether the same arrangements will apply to the Army?

Sir J. Simon

I think I have answered a question on that point.