§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, bearing in mind paragraphs 59 and 60 of the third report of the Expenditure Committee—Environment Sub-Committee—of Session 1977–78, he proposes to eliminate any ruling which in certain circumstances would penalise financially national museums and galleries in respect of works allocated to them in satisfaction of capital transfer tax.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe recommendations of the Expenditure Committee are under consideration. I have noted the hon. Member's support for them.