HC Deb 14 December 1971 vol 828 cc41-2W
42. Mr. David James

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will seek to make the implementation of his proposals arising from his review of estate duty retrospective to the date of the commencement of the review, in view of the expectations aroused in those suffering from terminal illness, and their dependants.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.

Mr. Macmillan

A direct payment is made to the Northern Ireland Government in respect of the Northern Ireland equivalent of regional employment premium; the estimate for this payment in 1971–72 is £10.75 million.