Smuggling (Penalties).

Oral Answers to Questions — Housing. – in the House of Commons at on 30 July 1934.

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Photo of Mr Robert Rankin Mr Robert Rankin , Liverpool Kirkdale

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asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the fact that the alternative to any fine, however large, for smuggling, is merely six months' imprisonment, he will consider recommending a change in the law to make the alternative punishment more severe?

Photo of Mr Duff Cooper Mr Duff Cooper , Westminster St George's

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on this subject to the hon. Member for East Fife (Mr. H. Stewart) on 5th July.