HC Deb 13 May 1931 vol 252 c1191
58. Mr. EDE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is prepared to adopt the recommendation of the National Parks Committee that certain lands and buildings given, or bequeathed, for the benefit of the nation to the National Trust or other similar national body, and appearing to the Treasury to be of outstanding national interest, should be exempt from Estate Duties?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)

This matter is at present receiving consideration.

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