§ Mr. ALBERYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, with a view to assisting trade and facilitating currency requirements, he will endeavour to reduce the Stamp Duty on cheques to 1d. at the earliest possible moment?
§ Mr. McNEILLMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will consider this matter, as he will have to consider many others, in connection with the next Budget, but my hon. Friend must not understand him as assenting to his view.