§ Mr. Duffyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many Britons were prosecuted for currency smuggling by the Treasury in 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively;
(2) how many prosecutions were taken out by the Treasury in 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively, against Britons for currency smuggling, and were settled out of court.
§ Dr. GilbertLegal action against smuggling is the responsibility of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise. Information about the nationality of offenders is not readily available. The total number of cases is as follows:
Persons prosecuted Settlements in lieu of prosecution 1972 33 1,074 1973 40 879 1974 57 2,206