asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the amount paid in stamp duty in respect of the purchase of property by non-nationals in the years 1947 (part of), 1948, 1949 and the six months of the year 1950 ending the 30th June.

The receipts from stamp duties at the 25 per cent. rate in respect of the purchase of property by non-nationals for the periods mentioned by the Deputy were as follows:—