HC Deb 22 July 1859 vol 155 cc260-1
LORD FERMOY

said, he wished to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he intends to remit or reduce the Stamp Duty on the Diplomas for Licence or Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, and the Degrees granted by the Universities of Scotland?

MR. LAING

said, it was proposed to reduce the Stamp Duty on the Diplomas for Licences of the Royal Colleges referred to; but it was not proposed to in- terfere with the Stamp Duty for Degrees granted by the Universities of Scotland.