HC Deb 23 July 1908 vol 193 c334
MR. R. DUNCAN (Lanarkshire, Govan)

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the amounts assessed as death duties for the last financial year in England, Ireland, and Scotland, respectively.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE,) Carnarvon Boroughs

The net receipt of death duties in the United Kingdom during the year ended 31st March, 1908, is as follows—England, £16,571,384; Scotland. £1,847,018; Ireland, £689,854; United Kingdom, £19,108,256.