§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how long is now required for the adjudication of transfers which attract ad valorem Stamp Duty; and what was the usual period in 1938.
§ Mr. DaltonSome seven weeks at present owing to shortage of trained staff as compared with about a week in 1938. I am seeking to shorten the period without increasing staff. The vast majority of documents are, of course, stamped without any need for adjudication.