§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if, with a view to measuring the extent to which the free-pass system prevails on railways and steamers in the three Kingdoms, and the comparative extent of the custom, as well as to provide revenue, he would consider the expediency of requiring a penny embossed stamp to be used on all such permits with a right to refund when the pass was granted solely on company's business.
(Answered by Mr. Asquith.) I have no reason to suppose that the adoption of the suggestion would be productive as a source of revenue, and, as at present advised, I do not think that the statistical object which the hon. Member has in view, even if it could be obtained by that means, would justify the imposition of a stamp duty.