§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any further objects have recently been accepted in lieu of estate duty.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesYes, a gold and enamel City of London Freedom Box, dated 1794, by John Morisset, a City of London gold-hilted and enamelled presentation sword, 1796–7, also by John Morisset, both presented to Admiral Sir666W John Jervis, later Earl St. Vincent, and one of the private printings of "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" by T. E. Lawrence, amended in his own hand, have been accepted. The total cost borne by the National Land Fund after allowing for exemption from estate duty and capital gains tax is £44,776. The Minister specially responsible for the arts will announce the destinaion of these objects in due course. Before doing so, he will take advice on the two objects by John Morisset from the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries, and advice on "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom" will be taken from the advisory panel, whose setting up was announced by my hon. Friend yesterday.