HC Deb 06 July 1944 vol 401 c1313
59. Mr. Denman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether valuations of land for death duties since March, 1939, have been based on values at that date; and what deductions have been made to eliminate floating value, shown by the Uthwatt Committee to be inappropriate to specific land.

Sir J. Anderson

The valuations of land for Estate Duty purposes have been based on the market value at the date of death, which is the basis prescribed by Section 7 (5) of the Finance Act, 1894.