§ 5. Mr. Ridleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the interests of exports, he will advise the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate customs procedures, with a view to expediting courteous and efficient discharge.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydThese procedures are kept under review and I am not aware of any general difficulties requiring further investigation. If my hon. Friend has any particular suggestions to make I shall be very pleased to consider them.
§ Mr. RidleyApart from the case of Mr. Rushen, will my right hon. and 286 learned Friend look into the cases, details of which I will send to him, of delays of up to two months in obtaining Customs clearance at London Airport for small parts necessary for export? In view of the large number of complaints on this subject, does not he feel that it requires a little further consideration?
§ Mr. LloydI shall be very grateful to my hon. Friend if he will send the particulars. This matter was raised by another of my hon. Friends two months ago. I asked for particulars then. I have received no particulars since then. It is much easier to investigate if one has the facts of a particular case. I will certainly do so if my hon. Friend asks.