§ MR. M'CARTAN (Down, S.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the very large number of agreements, deeds of transfer, &c, which have to be sent from Belfast to Dublin daily to be stamped there; and whether, considering the delay and inconvenience involved thereby, he will inquire if arrangements can be made whereby such stamps might be impressed at the Inland Revenue Office, Belfast?
§ MR. JACKSONThe Government is quite aware of the importance of the business transacted at Belfast for which stamps are required, and with a view to meet the convenience of the inhabitants, the Treasury has already sanctioned a plan for the extension of stamping facilities to Belfast, and it will be put in operation as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made.