HC Deb 15 November 1971 vol 826 c67W
Miss Fookes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to end the anomaly whereby a gift inter vivos of a work of art to a museum or gallery is exempt from estate duty, even if the donor dies within a year of the making of a gift, whereas a corresponding gift of money is not so exempt.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.

Miss Fookes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to grant tax concessions to the donors of money and works of art to museums and art galleries.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.