§ 78. Mr. MACMASTERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what advantage has accrued to the public revenue from the increase in postage on letters and cards, and what advantage from the in crease of a penny on cheques; and when such increase may be discontinued?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe proceeds of the additional Cheque Duty to 31st January last were £1,070,000. The new postal duties of last year are estimated to produce, in the current year, about £3,400,000. With regard to the last part of the question, my right hon. Friend cannot anticipate his Budget statement.