§ 31. Mr. Goldingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in the number of staff of the Customs and Excise Department in each of the last two years; and what is his estimate of future increases.
§ Mr. HigginsNinety-four in the year ended 31st March, 1971, and 469 in the year ended 31st March, 1972. Provision has been made for a further increase of the order of 6,300 by 31st March, 1973.