HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c707W
Mr. Cope

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates has been the cost to the Exchequer of the non-application of estate duty to property passing on the death of a member of the Armed Forces on active service in the last 10 and 20 years, respectively.

Dr. Gilbert

Approximately £2 million in respect of deaths from 1964. Figures are not available for the earlier period.