HC Deb 12 March 1924 vol 170 cc2373-4W
Sir F. WISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount received from 1st April, 1923, to date under Part I of the Safeguarding of Industries Act?

Mr. GRAHAM

The revenue received under Part I of the Safeguarding of Industries Act during the period from 1st

Collector. Amount of Tithe Rent-charge received during year 1923. Amount of Commission paid for collection.
£ s. d. £ s. d.
Messrs. David & David 69,814 7 4 3,651 4 2
Messrs. James Thomas & Son 52,998 5 1 2,649 18 3
Messrs. H. A. Cleaver & Son 72,368 0 11 2,894 14 0
Messrs. Gillart & Sons 5,853 8 1 234 9 7
Mrs. A. Richard Thomas (half year only) 4,547 0 11 181 17 4
Mr. James Grant (half year only) 816 12 8 32 13 4
Head Office Collection— £ s. d.
Through Mr. A. I. Pryce (Local Receiver). 7,630 0 8
Direct Receipts 18,198 0 0
25,828 0 8 152 10 11
Total £ 232,225 15 8 9,797 7 7

The commission paid to Messrs. David and David and Messrs. James Thomas and Son covers the work involved in the checking of tax and rate assessments and the payment of rates and taxes. Mrs. Richard Thomas' Agency ceased as from 1st July, 1923, and the collection was

April, 1923, to 29th February, 1924, amounted to £357,000.

Sir F. WISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount received from Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries duties from 1st April, 1923, to date?

Mr. GRAHAM

The revenue received under Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act during the period from 1st April, 1923, to 29th February, 1924, amounted to £230,000.