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Resolutions reported;
1. "That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty now chargeable on the transfer of any Metropolitan Consolidated Stock already issued, the Metropolitan Board of Works shall pay to the Commissioners of Inland Revenue the sum of £9,895 2s. 6d.
2. "That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty now chargeable on the transfer of any Metropolitan Consolidated Stock and of any Metropolitan Terminable Annuities to be hereafter issued or granted, the said Board shall pay to the said Commissioners a sum calculated at the rate of seven shillings and sixpence for every full sum of £100 and for every fractional part of £100 of such Stock and Annuities, on the issue or grant thereof.
Resolutions agreed to:—Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. DODSON, Mr. CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, and Mr. STANSFELD.
Bill presented, and read the first time, [Bill 132.]