HC Deb 26 April 1887 vol 314 c11
MR. MONTAGU (Tower Hamlets, Whitechapel)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether Companies electing to pay annually Is. per cent on their capital would be allowed to convert their fully paid shares into certificates to bearer, thus avoiding the trouble as well as the expense of transfers?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)

Yes, Sir. I consider it will be one of the advantages of the plan.