§ Resolution reported (9th May) [see page 1574].
§ SIR G. CAMPBELLI do not intend to obstruct the passing of this Resolution, because as I understand it we shall be distinctly entitled to move Amendments in Committees when the Bill is before the House. I do hope that before that 1760 stage is reached, the right hon. Gentleman will reconsider the anomalies which have been brought to light, and will do away with the distinction between real and personal property. The right hon. Gentleman has determined that toll shall be levied on property which so to speak passed the Styx on each occasion, of death, and he has also determined on the general principle of having no distinction between real and personal property. Why, then, does he not get rid of all the anomalies by saying that there shall be no distinction at all, whether the property be settled, or whether it be willed absolutely?
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Resolution agreed to.
Ordered, that it be an Instruction to the Committee on the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill, that they have power to make provision therein pursuant to the said Resolution.