§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the Customs and Excise propose to cease publishing information about the amount of sperm oil imported each year.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonBecause Her Majesty's Customs and Excise have been informed that the information disclosed the commercial activities of an individual trader who made representations that his affairs should not be divulged. Customs are trying to make alternative arrangements and I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.