§ Mr. Freudasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the light of forthcoming regulations whereby ships' masters will be required to present on boarding, or lodge at Customs offices, Form C.13 in duplicate, C.14 (revised form) in triplicate, C.142 in duplicate, C.143—single copy if appropriate—and Form DC1 in duplicate if appropriate, if he will publish in the Official Report what are requirements of other EEC countries in the matter of obligatory clerical work on the part of ships' masters or agents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonCustoms administrations generally require masters or their representatives to submit, on or shortly after arrival, particulars of cargo, stores, crew's effects, etc. The details vary from country to country. The requested information about EEC requirements is not immediately available. I will write to the hon. Member.