HC Deb 18 March 1948 vol 448 c266W
61. Mr. Prescott

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what happens to gifts sent to persons in this country by friends abroad for which import licences are refused and which consequently are denied to the beneficiary.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Like other unlicensed imports, they are seized by the Customs and sold for the benefit of the Exchequer.