HC Deb 19 February 1953 vol 511 c145W
1. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to arrange for Customs examinations to be made on trains between Channel ports and London termini.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I am afraid that although this suggestion has been carefully examined by the Customs and railway authorities, it is clear that in the circumstances existing in this country it would not be consistent either with economy in staff, convenience of passengers, or effective Customs control.