§ Lord ALWYNE COMPTONasked under what statutory powers the Board of Inland Revenue can, in all cases of transfers bearing the fixed Stamp Duty of 10s., require certificates in the terms specified in their circular to secretaries of public companies dated 29th April last?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGENo question of statutory powers appears to arise in connection with the circular mentioned, which merely indicates to secretaries of companies the kind of evidence they should require as to Stamp Duty before admitting an instrument to registration. A further circular is in course of issue which, it is hoped, will obviate difficulties which have recently been brought to the notice of the Inland Revenue Department.