HC Deb 14 April 1949 vol 463 c265W
Sir J. Mellor

asked 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. Cripps

The 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