To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to make further changes to the level of mortgage interest tax relief at source; and if he will make a statement. [9487]

[holding answer 21 July 1997]: The level of mortgage interest relief is a matter to be considered each year in the Budget. The costs and benefits of all reliefs are kept under review to ensure that they continue to provide best value for money, and mortgage interest relief is no exception.