To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many individuals are currently receiving mortgage interest tax relief; what were the comparable figures for 1973–74, 1978–79, 1983–84, 1988–89 and 1989–90; and what is the current cost to the Exchequer.
Estimates of the numbers of tax units receiving mortgage interest relief in the years requested are as follows:
| Million | |
| 1973–74 | 4·5 |
| 1978–79 | 5·6 |
| 1983–84 | 7·5 |
| 1988–89 | 9·1 |
| 1989–90 | 9·3 |
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the levels of mortgage interest tax relief; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the ceiling on mortgage tax relief; and if he will make a statement.
My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has received a number of representations concerning the levels of mortgage interest tax relief.