HC Deb 09 December 1966 vol 737 cc380-1W
Captain Kerby

asked the Chancellor of the Exhequer what is the total value of Estate Duty lost to the Exchequer through gifts of land, buildings and chattels to the National Trust made during the life times of the disposers.

Mr. Diamond

I regret that this information is not available.

Captain Kerby

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total value of property including chattels accepted by the Inland Revenue in satisfaction, or part satisfaction, of death duties and subsequently vested in the National Trust.

Mr. Diamond

About £2,150,000 at cost of acquisition.