§ Mr. Wardasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any further objects have recently been accepted in lieu of estate duty.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesYes, a drawing by Vittore Carpaccio, the 15th Century Venetian artist, entitled "Head of a Woman", and a collection of arms and armour of the 17th, 18th and 19th century associated with a Scottish Chief (Grant of Grant) have been accepted. The total cost borne by the National Land Fund after allowing for exemption from estate duty and capital gains tax is £295,075.
The Minister for the Arts and the Secretary of State for Scotland will announce the destinations of these items in due course after taking advice from 575W the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries.