Exchange Control Act (Examining Staff)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 October 1947.

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Photo of Mr William Hall Mr William Hall , Colne Valley 12:00, 30 October 1947

About a dozen officials directed from other duties will be needed to strengthen the staff who keep the normal customs watch for smuggled and prohibited articles. I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that in no circumstances is any action taken on letters they open, if they do not contain such articles.