§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reason he plans to reduce the number of customs officers, with particular reference to the post of intelligence officer; and if he will make a statement. [124374]
§ Dawn PrimaroloCustoms have no plans to reduce the overall number of front line customs or intelligence officers. In fact, Customs are appointing nearly 1,000 more officers at key ports and inland locations to tackle tobacco smuggling.