HC Deb 03 June 1943 vol 390 c376W
Mr. Kirby

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the late Earl Fitzwilliam left unsettled estate of no less than £1,311,458, of which £811,175 was net personalty, and that the duties charged on this were £52,044; and will he state the reason for this low charge of duty upon such a large estate?

Sir K. Wood

The amount paid in respect of Estate Duty in the case to which my hon. Friend refers was £520,444.