... derived the Scotch from the equalisation of the duties. A differential duty had, however, been maintained in favour of Ireland. The differential duty that remained between England and Ireland was this duty spirits. Considering all things, he was sure his ...

... have been imposed : 1842—Income Tax £5,100,000 ~ - Export Duty on coal (afterwards repealed) „ —Spirits (Inland) ~ —Stamps (Ireland) —Other taxes 1815—Aunctioncers’ licences 1851- Inhabited house duty 1853—Spirits „ Succession Tax ~ Property Tax 141.1X00 ...

... Friday (\e*lcrday). wouldbnng in hra hill lor the abolition of the L-rd Lieutenancy of Ireland, and the •intment a f.mrtli Secretary lof State.—The Chancellor the wnb. ( drew hi« mutilated Stamp Duties bill, and nitimated hi* intention to bring in another ...

... the second reading of Stamp Duties bill, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, after some explanations, stated that he had come to the resolution that it would* better, for the present, not to press his proposition for a penny stamp bankers’ cheques. A motion ...

... carrying into effect the modification of the sttnp duties which had pro|K»cd Friday night, explaining that the effect would materially reduce the run-* small transactions, which the present stamp duties bear roost oppressively.—The House then went into ...

... really could not fix day for the purpose, but he would consult with the Chancellor of the Exchequer--(ii laugh). NEWSPAPER STAMP DUTIES BILL. the question th.t the newspaper eUmp Julies bill read the third tiine, , Mr. dpi eld suggested that the clause limiting ...

... to apply this sum to the abolition of the Paper Duty from the Ist of October, and the remission of penny on the Income Tar. reducing the lOd. to 9d.,snd the 7d. to Cd. The loss within the year from tbo abolition of the Paper Duty is estimated at £605.000 ...

... be charged double duty. The duty on game certificates would be reduced as follows : —lf taken out in August, the certificate would be in October, £2; in December, £l. All personal estate passing by will will be subjected to probate duty, and other impositions ...

... protective duties that have been reduced or abandoned: 1. The paper duty to be wholly abolished, at an expense of £1,000,000 a-year. •J. The duty on foreign timber is to bo reduced from 7s. Gd. and 15s. a to the colonial rates of la. and 2s. The duty on currants ...

... reduction of quantity, the abolition of the stamp could only have the effect of rendering it nomina and slightly cheaper on the very spot of publication, and really and greatly dearer everywhere else. But, while it is not true that the stamp renders onr papers ...

... originated. As late the year ItM * newspapers were taxed follows - Ist. A stamp duty of l-sth ( Id—2o per cent.) per copy. 2d. A duty of :>s. fid. each advertisement: and .'id. A paper duty of 3d. per lb. Considering how largely, and especially newspaper?, ...

... presented petition from the inhabitants Edinburgh of the Edinburgh assessments bill hioh bill fMd d'seßond time. STAMP BILLS. The excise and stamps bill was read a second time. Their Lordships adjourned at five minutes past six o’clock. Tuesday, June 18. Their ...