§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will give a decision about Customs charges for official attendance outside normal working hours.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe system of Customs charges for official attendance outside normal working hours is under review. I am not yet able to give a date for the outcome but hope to do so later in the year. An interim increase in the charges has been authorised from 1st July.