§ Mr. B. S. STRAUS (Tower Hamlets, Mile End)To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he would favourably consider the desirability of making arrangements by which, in case of the payment of death duties, it would be permissable for executors to transfer Consols which were held by the estate at the middle price at which they closed on the day of decease, or if a holiday the 54 day previous, in satisfaction of such payment, as this would be a boon to those paying duties owing to the saving of realisation charges.
(Answered by Mr. Lloyd-George.) I do not think that it would, be practicable to carry out my hon. friend's suggestion.