HC Deb 02 February 1988 vol 126 cc540-1W
Mr. Soley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many customs officers were on duty in the goods to be declared channel at terminal 4 Heathrow airport on Monday 11 January between 9 am and 10 am; and what was the estimated waiting time for passengers prior to interview.

Mr. Lilley

Five customs officers were on duty in the red channel.

It is not possible to estimate the waiting time but Customs' records show that passenger traffic at that time was well in excess of the normal average throughput.