§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how the amounts received in Death Duties in 1947–48 and 1948–49 were, respectively, apportioned between Estate, Legacy and Succession Duties.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe following table shows the net receipt of the Death Duties under the individual heads of duty for the years in question:
1947–1948 1948–1949 £000 £000 Estate Duty … 156,625 155,227 Legacy Duty … 12,552 20,218 Succession Duty … 1,758 2,915 Corporation Duty … 124 96 171,059 178,456