§ 53. Mr. McENTEEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total contribution paid by the Exchequer to the Government and administration in Northern Ireland during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1931; and what was the total revenue received by the Exchequer from Northern Ireland?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe latest figures at present available are those for the year ended 31st March, 1931. In that year the total payments made by the British Government to the Government of Northern Ireland amounted to £801,434, and the provisional Imperial contribution paid by the Government of Northern Ireland was £507,000. The latter figure is subject to adjustment in the light of the actual figures of revenue and expenditure for the year.