The office of Controller of Customs was abolished and the portfolio of Minister of Customs was revived by Statute 60-61 Victoria, c. 18, assented to June 29, 1897.
The office of Minister of Customs was abolished and the position of Controller of Customs was created by Statute 50-51 Victoria, c. 11, assented to June 23, 1887 and proclaimed in force December 3, 1892. This office was not a Cabinet portfolio per se, though frequently the incumbent was sworn of the Privy Council and attended Cabinet meetings.
The offices of Minister of Customs and Minister of Inland Revenue were amalgamated and the office of Minister of Customs and Inland Revenue was created by Order in Council dated May 18, 1918, pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. It was not given statutory basis.