Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Hilary Benn and Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Hilary Benn]

The figures the hon. Gentleman just referred to do not reflect the Treasury’s assessment of the number of farms that will be affected, which is based on claims submitted in the past. I understand the farming industry’s concerns, but the Treasury is clear that, first, it will not hit the majority of farms and, secondly, we have to do something about very big landowners who buy a lot of land to avoid inheritance tax.

[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal) (Lab)]

6. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on best practice for public sector reform.