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Power to summon witnesses.
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37. Upon any such inquiry it shall be lawful for the Commissioners of Customs, or any one of them, or other person so deputed to hold the same, to summon from any part of the United Kingdom any person required as a witness on such inquiry to attend on the hearing thereof, then and there to give evidence upon oath touching the matter of such inquiry, or otherwise in relation thereto; and every person so summoned, having the reasonable expenses of attendance, if required, tendered to him at the time of service of such summons, who shall neglect to appear in pursuance thereof, or who, having so appeared, shall refuse to be sworn, affirm, give evidence, or answer to the best of his knowledge any question put to him, shall forfeit the sum of five pounds; and in default of payment any justice shall, on production to him of a certificate under the hand of the Commissioner or other person holding such inquiry, that such penalty has been incurred by the party named in such certificate, commit the offender to any prison for a period not exceeding two months.
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