§ 69. Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Home Secretary what was the total amount of tithe collected directly by the Welsh Church Commissioners and the cost of such collection; and for what reasons the Commissioners have now decided to entrust the collection of the tithe of the diocese of Bangor to Messrs. Boscawen and Richmond, of Wrexham, and upon what terms?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe total amount of the Tithe Rentcharge collected directly by the Welsh Church Commissioners prior to the 1st October of this year was approximately £34,600. It is not possible to give any definite figures for the cost of this direct collection. It was decided by the Commissioners to transfer the collection to local agents as it was considered that it could be more effectively dealt, with by competent agents with local knowledge and experience than by the London head office. The agents are paid 4 per cent. on all monies collected, this percentage to cover all costs directly associated with the collection.