§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the net receipts from Stamp Duty under the following four headings for each of the past three financial years: English cheques, Scottish cheques, bills of exchange and promissory notes, and Scottish bankers' bills and notes?
§ Sir K. WoodThe net receipts from Stamp Duty in each of the past three financial years in respect of English cheques, Scottish cheques, bills of exchange and promissory notes, and Scottish bankers' bills and notes were as follow:
— Year ended 31st march:— 1941. £000. 1942. £000. 1943. £000. Cheques: England 2,967 3,920 3,060 Scotland 274 273 265 Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes. 214 149 114 Bankers Bills and Notes: Scotland 120 141 182 The figures for the year to 31st March, 1943, are estimated.