§ Mr. Hancockasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will increase the numbers of customs officers working at Portsmouth ferryport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeCustoms are constantly monitoring their staffing requirements and seeking to achieve greater efficiency in line with Government policy and as recently as January last the Portsmouth complement was increased by nearly 25 per cent.
The need for any additional resources for Customs is currently being considered by Ministers as part of the public expenditure survey.