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Written question asked by Julia Buckley (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Intestacy

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the arrangements for managing unclaimed estates and properties under Bona Vacantia.

Answer

The collection and disposal of bona vacantia monies arising from the estates of deceased people & dissolved companies is managed by the Treasury Solicitor as the Crown’s Nominee, with the proceeds passing each year to HM Treasury. Such arrangements are set out in the Crown’s Nominee Account which is laid annually before Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117544
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Intestacy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk