HC Deb 26 November 1968 vol 774 cc68-9W
62. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware of the difficulties caused to a widow and children of a deceased man by the levying on small estates of Estate Duty on their matrimonial home; and if he will take steps to raise the exemption limit to£10,000 or to exempt the matrimonial home from Estate Duty.

Mr. Harold Lever

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.