HC Deb 26 November 1987 vol 123 c299W
65. Mr. Evennett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any plans to reduce the maximum amount of mortgage interest tax relief which may be claimed by joint owners of a single dwelling.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 29 October at column398, to my hon. Friend the Member for Romsey and Waterside (Mr. Colvin).

87. Mr. Key

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many tax units are currently receiving mortgage interest relief at source.

Mr. Norman Lamont

In 1987–88, about 8 million tax units are expected to benefit from the mortgage interest relief at source (MIRAS) scheme.

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