§ COLONEL DAWNAY (York, N. R., Thirsk)asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that it is usual for the Commissioners of Inland Revenue to handover the balance, so long as it does not exceed £5, over and above She amount due to the Revenue for Land Tax to the collector, as a perquisite, in addition to the 3d. in the pound he is paid for collecting this tax; and, whether he will take steps in the future that the balance should be carried forward to meet future charges?
§ * THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover SquareThe power to make the allowance referred to is in the hands of the Land Tax Commissioners. I am precluded from making any alteration with regard to this allowance, as it is made by Statute (section 114 of 43 and 44 Vic., c. 17).
§ COLONEL DAWNAYI beg to give notice that on the first opportunity I will call the attention of the House to this subject.