§ Mr. Geoffrey Lloydasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that additions are made by the Customs authorities to the invoiced value of imports by concession holders of brand named goods; upon what authority this is done; and what effect this practice has on the percentage value of deposits made.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThese additions are authorised by the Customs and Excise Act, 1952. The effect varies according to the individual circumstances.