§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury in what way it is intended to fill vacancies in the lists of customs and excise officers, in view of the fact that no appointments are to be made from candidates who sat for the examination commencing on 25th July, 1939; and what prospects has he to offer the candidates who have devoted time, energy and expense to fit themselves for this service?
§ Captain CrookshankIt is not at present necessary to make further appointments to the grade of Officer of Customs and Excise and I cannot give any undertaking as to the method that may be adopted to provide for any future shortage.
With regard to the second part of the question, I cannot add anything to the replies which I gave to the hon. and learned Member on the 24th October and to the right hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence) on the 3rd October.