§ 84. Captain GARRO-JONESasked the Chancellorofthe Exchequer what is the total amount collected by the Irish Free State in respect of Irish land purchase annuities, and how much thereof has been paid to the Treasury under the provisions of Cd. 1911, of 1923 (Heads of working arrangements for implementing the Treaty)?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI have no up-to-date informatoin as regards the total amount actually collected. The Free State Government have agreed to pay over the full amount of the annuities accruing due from time to time, making themselves responsible for the collection. &£4,845,300 has been paid since the 1st. April, 1923. A sum estimated at £1,010,000 remains outstanding as at 31st March last pending the settlement of certain questions which have arisen as regards the incidence of Income Tax.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESIs it not a fact that the Free State Government have a large sum in hand which has been collected on account of this Government, and have not yet paid it over?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAny question affecting a Dominion Government must be answered by the Colonial Secretary.