In 1870, bills were introduced to amend and consolidate the law that had evolved over the last century relating to stamp duty and other inland revenue.

[2] The Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on 26 May 1870, presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Lowe MP.

c. 98) were passed at the same time to amend and consolidate the law that had evolved over the last century relating to stamp duty and other inland revenue.

c. 39) were passed in 1891 to amend and consolidate the law relating to stamp duty and other inland revenue, rendering these acts obsolete.

Section 2 of the act included several safeguard to ensure that past actions, stamp duties, and ongoing legal proceedings under those laws remain valid.