§ 53. Mr. DENMANasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether Estate Duty has been levied on the capital value of the annuity payable under 46 Geo. III., cap. 146?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. DENMANWill the hon. Gentleman consider making the necessary amendment of the law?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe hon. Gentleman must await the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. HAYCOCKIs it fair for people who have large private incomes of their own to put down questions of this character?
§ Mr. DENMANIs not the hon. Gentleman one of those responsible for the terms of the Finance Bill?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEObviously, I cannot discuss a vast issue of this kind in answer to a question.