§ MR. BIGGARasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he can state in how many towns in Ireland the landlords levy toil for fairs and markets; whether, on the income derived from such tolls, any contribution is made to the local rates; and, whether income tax is paid on said income?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, the Government have no information which would enable me to answer the first and second 1839 Questions, nor could such information be obtained without a detailed local inquiry throughout the country. With regard to the last, I believe that income derived from tolls is not exempt from Income Tax; but this inquiry should more properly be addressed to my hon. Friend the Secretary to the Treasury, as the matter is not one within the jurisdiction of the Irish Government.