HC Deb 12 November 1982 vol 31 cc288-9W
Mr. Warren

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Customs and Excise staff were in post at each of the following ports: Harwich, Dover, Folkestone and Newhaven on or about 1 January 1973 and on the most recent date for which information is available.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

The numbers of Customs and Excise staff employed at the four ports on 31 December 1972 and 1 November 1982 were:

31 December 1972 1 November 1982
Harwich 248 201
Dover 375 789
Folkestone 50 94
Newhaven 75 79