§ Mr. Murphyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received urging the abolition of stamp duty on the purchase of dwellings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WakehamI have received two representations asking for the abolition of stamp duty on house purchase—one from a representative body and one from a member of the public. In addition I have received a number of representations suggesting an alteration to the current stamp duty scale.