HC Deb 15 January 2004 vol 416 c838W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Minister for Women when she will reply to the letter sent to her Department on 21 July by the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell on behalf of Mavish Kentish of Laburnum Road, Epsom. [143199]

Jacqui Smith

In consultation with DWP and HMT officials it has been decided that Inheritance Tax falls within the responsibilities of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in transferring your letter. I have asked that a response be sent to you as a matter of urgency.