§ 38. Mr. Parkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce proposals for the prevention of premature sale or loss of viability of historic houses or the sale of contents therefrom arising from the uncertainty now prevailing as to their eligibility for conditional tax relief on distribution by settlements, and from the problems involved in dealing with applications in advance of the rise in capital transfer tax on such distributions by 25 per cent. on 1st April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesI cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget statement.