HC Deb 25 July 1912 vol 41 c1346
76. Mr. J. P. FARRELL

asked what is the cause of the delay in the Inland Revenue Department, Customs House, Dublin, in assessing and stamping schedules of assets and other documents; and whether he will see that these methods are corrected?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I am not aware that there has been any unusual or avoidable delay in the assessment or stamping of instruments at the Inland Revenue Offices in Dublin; but if the hon. Member will refer me to any particular case in which such delay has occurred, I will have special inquiry made and will communicate the result to him.

Mr. LARDNER

Is not delay in this particular office its outstanding characteristic?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I have no information to that effect.

Mr. FARRELL

Did the right hon. Gentleman make personal inquiries as the result of this question, as my information is that the state of affairs there is very bad?

Mr. MASTERMAN

If the hon. Gentleman gives me a particular example I certainly will have it inquired into.