§ Mr. W. BAKERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the cost of the receipt stamps affixed to receipt stamps affixed to receipts given for payment of rates, cost, in the case of one large authority, the equivalent of one-eighth of a penny rate; and whether he will provide for the exemption, which is granted in the case of Poor Law authorities, being extended to receipts for poor rates raised by general local authorities?
Mr. GUINNESSThe Stamp Duty exemptions given by the Poor Law Acts do not extend to receipts for rates collected by Poor Law authorities, and the Government cannot see its way to introduce the relief which the hon. Member seeks.