HC Deb 14 February 1929 vol 225 c546
57. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give sympathetic consideration in his forthcoming Budget to the reduction of legacy duties levied in cases where sums are left for charitable purposes?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I will bear in mind my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion, but I cannot hold out any hope of adopting it.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the desirability of making stricter provision against alienation during the lifetime of the persons with a view to evading the duty?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I shall be happy to have the assistance of the hon. and gallant Gentleman.

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