Dr. ThomasTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what physical checks are made by Customs and Excise officers at all ports registered to receive toxic waste containers, to assess if the inventory carriage notes are commensurate with the materials carried.
§ Mr. Lilley[holding answer 5 February 1988]: Customs and Excise officers do not normally make physical checks to assess whether inventory carriage notes are commensurate with the materials carried in toxic waste containers.