§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the average annual mortgage tax relief per owner-occupier has been in Scotland for each of the past three years; and if he will express these figures at constant prices, taking 1979 as equal to 100.
§ Mr. RidleyThe available figures relate to financial years, and have been expressed at constant prices, deflating by the retail prices index and taking 1979–80 as 100.
Mortgage tax relief per owner-occupier* in Scotland £ per head £ per head at constant prices 1979–80 120 120 1980–81 160 135 1981–82 165 130 * Including owner-occupiers who do not have a mortgage.