asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will set out in tabular form (i) the estimated cost to public funds and (ii) the estimated number of properties exempted if stamp duty on house purchase were to become payable only on houses costing (a) £35,000, (b) £40,000, (c) £50,000 and (d) up to £100,000 in steps of £10,000 at a time after £50,000.

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.