Mr. WEST RUSSELLasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the passing of the Import Duties Bill will need any increase in the numbers of the Customs and Excise staffs; and, if so, to what extent?
§ Major ELLIOTThe imposition of the new Import Duties will necessitate an increase in the staff of the Customs and Excise Department. It is not at present practicable to furnish an estimate of the extent of the increase.