§ 49. Mr. Thorneasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what amount of National Defence Contribution has been paid for the year ended 31st March?
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Lieut.-Colonel Colville)The yield of the National Defence Contribution in the year just ended was £1,420,000.
§ Mr. ThorneCan the Financial Secretary say whether that amount is more or less than was anticipated, and why?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleThe amount estimated was £2,000,000.
§ Mr. ThorneWhy have you not got the £2,000,000?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvillePerhaps the hon. Member will lend us the aid of his skill in estimating. I assure him it is not easy.