Estate Duty (Works of Art)

HC Deb 22 May 1974 vol 874 cc206-7W

Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Ulster Museum is eligible for the allocation of works of art accepted in satisfaction of estate duties payable by persons resident in Great Britain.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Yes, if on the advice of the standing commission the Ministers with responsibilities for allocating such works of art decided that the Ulster Museum was the most appropriate recipient.