HC Deb 07 May 1941 vol 371 cc860-1W
Mrs. Adamson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider a remission of the fees and Estate Duty due on obtaining letters of administration or proof of probate on estates in respect of civilians killed by enemy action, particularly in cases where the estate includes property with an outstanding mortgage?

Captain Crookshank

k: My right hon. Friend cannot see his way to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion for remitting the fees and Estate Duty in the cases referred to.