Miras

Mr. Maxton
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated value of MIRAS in Scotland in (a) 1990–91 and (b) 1991–92.

Mr. Maude
Broad estimates based on the regional distribution of mortgage interest relief from an analysis of the family expenditure survey are as follows: ---------
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|1990–91|
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|1991–92|
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The percentages of mortgage interest relief given at source through the MIRAS system are estimated at 87 per cent. for 1990–91 and 94 per cent. for 1991–92.