§ Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the approximate total number of deeds of covenant in operation for Income Tax purposes during the latest year for which figures are available; and the average amount involved in each covenant made by those who paid only Income Tax and by those who paid both Income Tax and Surtax, respectively.
§ Mr. BarberAbout one million. The average amount for all cases is estimated to be somewhat under £50; separate estimates for Income Tax payers and Surtax payers cannot be made.