§ 165. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why Miss Gloria Butler, a citizen of the United States of America, leaving Dover on Sunday, 9th July, for the Continent after declaring she had £42 10s. in sterling had the whole of this sum confiscated from her by the Customs authorities although there had been no attempt at any evasion and as the banks were closed after she had received this money, there was no opportunity for her to bank it; and what steps he is proposing to take to make restitution.
§ Mr. JayThe exportation by passengers of sterling bank notes in excess of £5 is prohibited and the law provides for the seizure of excess notes carried by travellers about to embark for abroad. Whether the forfeiture is maintained depends upon circumstances, and in this particular case, for example, restoration is being made to Miss Butler through banking channels.
§ 166. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to arrange for facilities for travellers leaving the United Kingdom to deposit with the Customs authorities any excess currency they may have in their possession in cases where there has been no attempt at evasion.
§ Mr. JayNone. But there are branches of banks and of travel agents at the main sea and airports which provide facilities for people to get rid of excess currency notes before they reach the Immigration and Customs controls.