HC Deb 20 February 1979 vol 963 cc151-2W
Mr. Weetch

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any further objects have been accepted in lieu of estate duty or capital transfer tax.

Mr. Denzil Davies

Yes. A collection of papers known as the Wellington papers have been accepted in lieu of estate duty. The papers relate to the first Duke of Wellington's military, diplomatic and political career. They also include a few papers of his brothers the Marquess Wellesley and the first Baron Cowley. An announcement about their allocation will be made in due course by the Minister with special responsibility

Mr. Robert Sheldon

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

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