HC Deb 01 July 1853 vol 128 cc1090-1
The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

moved— That from and after a time to be specified, in lien of the Stamp Duties now payable on the following Deeds or Instruments, there shall be charged and payable there on the Stamp Duties hereinafter set forth, (that is to say):— Conveyance of any kind or description what so ever, in England or Ireland, and Charter Disposition or Contract, containing the first or original constitution of feu and ground annual rights in Scotland (not being a lease or tack for years), in consideration only of any annual sum, payable in perpetuity, or for any indefinite period, whether fee farm or other rent, feu duty, ground annual, or otherwise,

s. d.
"Where the annual sum thereby reserved, secured, or made payable, shall not exceed 20s. 2 6
"And where the same shall exceed 20s. and shall not exceed12l., then for every 20s. or any fractional part of 20s. of such annual sum 2 6
s. d.
"And where the same shall exceed 121. and shall not exceed 24l. then for every 40s. and for any fractional part of 40s. of such annual sum. 5 0
"And where the same shall exceed 24l. then for every 4l. and for any fractional part of 4l. of such annual sum. 10 0"
MR. DUNLOP

said, he considered this proposition as exceedingly just and desirable in itself, and as conferring a boon on the owners of small properties in Scotland which would be thankfully received by them.

MR. A. KINNAIRD

said, he also thought the change one of great importance, inasmuch as it would tend to improve the habitations of the working classes.

Resolutionagreed to.

The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

then moved— That from and after a day to be named, the following Stamp Duty shall he charged and paid, (that is to say):—

s. d.
"On any Scrip Certificate, that is to say, any document denoting, or intended to denote, the right or title of the holder thereof, or any person, to any share or shares in any Joint Stock or other Company, or proposed or intended Company, or any Certificate declaring or entitling the holder thereof, or any person, to be or become the proprietor of any share or shares of or in any such Company, where such Certificate, or the right or title to such share or shares shall be or be intended to be transferable by the delivery of such Certificate, or otherwise than by deed or instrument in writing 0 1"

Resolutionagreed to.