§ Mr. LEVERTON HARRISasked what was the number of estates which became liable to the payment of Death Duties during the financial years 1906–7, 1907–8, and 1908–9 respectively; and what was the average value of these estates for each respective year?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe number of estates which became liable to the payment of Death Duties during the financial years 1906–7, 1907–8, and 1908–9 respec- 1088 tively, and the average value of these estates for each respective year, were as follows:—
| Year. | Number of Estates. | Average Value. |
| 1906–7 | 67,220 | £4,472 |
| 1907–8 | 68,670 | 4,135 |
| 1908–9 | 68,465 | 3,982 |