HC Deb 26 October 1966 vol 734 cc188-9W
Dr. David Owen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will accept all the items in the Drake Collection in lieu of death duties; and if he will ensure that they are offered to Plymouth City Council and not to either the National Maritime Museum or the National Trust.

Mr. Diamond

The Trustees of the Estate of the late Baroness Seaton have offered under Section 34 of the Finance Act, 1956, Drake's Drum to the Inland Revenue in part satisfaction of Estate Duty due in connection with the death of Mr. Richard Meyrick. No other items in the Drake Collection have been offered. The offer of the Drum is now under consideration.