HC Deb 23 May 2003 vol 406 c25W
Lembit Öpik

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions his Department has had with the Home Office on Customs and Excise"s business plans to cut frontline anti-smuggling staff across the UK; and if he will make a statement. [114978]

John Healey

There will be no cut in overall frontline law enforcement staff across the UK. As a result of the new money announced in the Chancellor"s budget statement, Customs anti-smuggling and border security resources will increase overall over the next three years.

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