§ MR. WHITLEY (Liverpool, Everton)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he would be prepared to instruct the Board of Inland Revenue to remit the penalties payable on stamping instruments executed prior to the passing of the Customs and Inland Revenue Act of 1888 which are presented to them for the purpose at any time before the 1st of January next?
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSOHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)I see many advantages in the course suggested by the hon. Member. The matter is under my consideration; and I shall be glad to give him a fuller and more definite answer if he will kindly repeat his Question in a few days.