§ Harry CohenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has(a) to raise the level for which stamp duty is not payable on domestic property transactions in deprived wards and (b) increase the number of wards which can have stamp duty exemption under his scheme; and if he will make a statement. [171446]
§ John HealeyThere are currently no plans to raise the threshold. The Government keeps all aspects of the tax system under regular review, including the rates and thresholds of Stamp Duty Land Tax.
There are currently no plans to revise the qualifying wards.