HC Deb 06 December 1974 vol 882 c671W
Mr. Peter Rees

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the respective amounts of the aggregate transferred property which would attract capital transfer tax at the following rates: 15 per cent., 25 per cent., 35 per cent., 45 per cent., 55 per cent., 65 per cent, and 75 per cent.; and what are the corresponding amounts of property passing on death which would have attracted estate duty at the same overall percentages in the years 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, 1950 and 1945, respectively, allowing for the diminution in the value of the £.

Dr. Gilbert

I will let the hon. and learned Member have a reply as soon as possible.