§ Mr. REESI wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in regard to the proposal to extend to five years the time during which a donation inter vivos is liable to estate duty, from what date will the new limit take effect; and does a donation, for instance, made on the 1st May, 1909, run as for one or as for five years in respect of such duty?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)I must ask the hon. Member to wait for the text of the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPEWill the Finance Bill be circulated with next Thursday's Votes?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEThat depends on whether there is any delay. I think I shall be able to make arrangements for the circulation of the Bill on that day.