HC Deb 23 April 1931 vol 251 c1149
53. Mr. DENMAN

asked 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-LAWRENCE

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. DENMAN

Will the hon. Gentleman consider making the necessary amendment of the law?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The hon. Gentleman must await the Finance Bill.

Mr. HAYCOCK

Is it fair for people who have large private incomes of their own to put down questions of this character?

Mr. DENMAN

Is not the hon. Gentleman one of those responsible for the terms of the Finance Bill?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

Obviously, I cannot discuss a vast issue of this kind in answer to a question.