§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why there have not been spasmodic checks at airports and seaports of passengers' luggage, &c., by 203W Customs officers to discover illegal smuggling of currency; and whether, in the light of evidence of the increase in the prevalence of this offence, he will take action to increase checks on luggage, &c. of passengers leaving Great Britain.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonCustoms staff at ports and airports make selective examinations of passengers leaving the United Kingdom and of their baggage for prohibited amounts of currency. Substantial sums have been seized in this way. Intensified checks have been imposed recently and these are continuing.