§ Mr. Oakesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to abolish stamp duty on bank cheques.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.
§ Mr. Oakesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue from stamp duty on cheques; and what was the amount of such revenue for each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Harold LeverAbout £10½ million in 1968–69. Figures for earlier years are given in the 111th Report of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue (Table 143).