§ Mr. FELLasked how many of the 10,000 deeds which were presented for stamping and assessment of Increment Duty during the months of May and June have had the Increment Value assessed and the duty paid, and the transaction closed up to the present time?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENone, Sir.
§ Mr. FELLTaking 200 deeds registered a day, has the Treasury any prospect of picking up the arrears in view of these accumulations?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIt is a fact, as I have stated, that there has been some delay, but it is not anticipated to be serious.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPECan the right hon. Gentleman say approximately how many of these 10,000 deeds had an interim denoting stamp?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI could not tell that without notice.