HC Deb 07 December 1926 vol 200 cc1897-8
47. Colonel GRETTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any rebate or allowance is made by the Treasury to the Government of the Irish Free State for collecting the payments due to the Exchequer under the various Irish Land Purchase Acts; and, if so, will he state the total annual amount?

Mr. McNEILL

The payments referred to are due to the Irish Land Purchase Fund. The answer to my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the negative.

Colonel GRETTON

Do I understand that the full amount collected is paid into the Treasury?

Mr. McNEILL

Yes, to the National Debt Commissioners.

Sir FREDRIC WISE

Is the cost of collection debited to the Irish Land Fund?

Mr. McNEILL

I am not sure about that. I will inquire.