§ Mr. Craigenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the reasons for the proposed closure of the Glasgow stamp office; if he has assessed possible delays in the processing of documents; and if he will review the decision.
§ Mr. WakehamThe Board of Inland Revenue has not yet taken any decision to close the Glasgow office although the number of instruments now being presented for stamping does call into question the justification for a separate office there. The computerisation of Stock Exchange transactions has considerably reduced the intake of work. A decision will be taken only after consultation with representatives of the legal profession in Scotland.