HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 c235W
Mr. Hooley

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 Goya etchings and lithographs has been accepted in lieu of estate duty. They have been allocated for display, to the British Museum.

The total cost borne by the National Land Fund after allowing for relief from estate duty and capital gains tax is £78,000.

Also a drawing by Vittore Carpaccio, "Two Groups of Standing Ecclesiastics" has been accepted in lieu of estate duty. The drawing has been allocated for display to the Fitzwilliam museum, Cambridge.

The total cost borne by the National Land Fund, after allowing for relief from estate duty and capital gains tax is £32,500.