§ 53. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the net receipts on cheques for England and for Scotland for each of the years ended 31st March, 1940, 1941 and 1942, and for the six months ended 30th September, 1941 and 1942?
§ Sir K. WoodAs the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Sir W. SmithersCan the Chancellor in future supply these figures in this form, as the Treasury used to do?
§ Sir K. WoodI will consider that request.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The net receipts for Stamp Duty on cheques for the period mentioned were as follow:—
| — | England. | Scotland. |
| £ | £ | |
| Year ended 31.3.40 | 3,624,630 | 285,827 |
| Year ended 31.3.41 | 2,967,397 | 274,436 |
| Year ended 31.3.42 | 3,919,624 | 273,171 |
| 6 months ended 30.9.41 | 1,930,106 | 142,671 |
| 6 months ended 30.9.42 | 1,650,000 | 148,000 |
| (approx.) |