asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the annual amount of revenue currently raised by stamp duty on mortgages.

£3·7 million in 1969–70, the latest year for which a figure is available.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to abolish stamp duty on the grant, transfer and cancellation of all mortgages under £10,000.

I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget statement.