§ Mr. Terry Fieldsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Customs and Excise officers were in post (a) nationally and (b) in the port of Liverpool each year since 1979; how many Customs and Excise officers were in post (i) nationally and (ii) in the port of Liverpool employed solely on the detection of drugs importation; if he has plans to increase numbers of officers employed by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.