To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the extent to which (a) the public and (b) banks and building societies have been made aware of the recent agreement negotiated by him for the release of sufficient assets of deceased individuals to pay inheritance tax...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the extent to which (a) the public and (b) banks and building societies have been made aware of the recent agreement negotiated by him for the release of sufficient assets of deceased individuals to pay inheritance tax...

Draft SI on legal services ombudsman (extension of remit) (SI 2004/2757). Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on legal services ombudsman (extension of remit) (SI 2004/2757). Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his estimate is of the number of estates on which inheritance tax was paid which were valued at (a) £250,000 to £300,000, (b) 300,000 to £400,000, (c) 400,000 to £500,000, (d) £500,000 to £750,000, (e) £750,000 to £1 million, (f) £1 million...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his estimate is of the number of estates on which inheritance tax was paid which were valued at (a) £250,000 to £300,000, (b) 300,000 to £400,000, (c) 400,000 to £500,000, (d) £500,000 to £750,000, (e) £750,000 to £1 million, (f) £1 million...

Draft SI on legal services ombudsman (extension of remit). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an Explanatory Memorandum from the Department for Constitutional Affairs. Approved by Parliament. Made 24 October 2004 (SI 2004/2757). Coming into force in accordance with article 1

Draft SI on legal services ombudsman (extension of remit). (Affirmative instrument). Together with an Explanatory Memorandum from the Department for Constitutional Affairs. Approved by Parliament. Made 24 October 2004 (SI 2004/2757). Coming into force in accordance with article 1

Finance Bill. Committee stage twentieth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 270 and 271 agreed to. Schedule 35 agreed to. Clauses 273 to 281 agreed to, 277 as amended. Clauses 290 to 297, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 298 to 302 agreed to.

Finance Bill. Committee stage twentieth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 270 and 271 agreed to. Schedule 35 agreed to. Clauses 273 to 281 agreed to, 277 as amended. Clauses 290 to 297, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 298 to 302 agreed to.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what representations he has received concerning delays in confirming probate on settlements relating to the estates of deceased mineworkers; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what representations he has received concerning delays in confirming probate on settlements relating to the estates of deceased mineworkers; and if he will make a statement.