Residential Stamp Duty

HC Deb 07 September 2004 vol 424 cc1211-2W

Mr. Cousins

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the revenue from residential stamp duty was in(a) 1996–97, (b) 2001–02, (c) 2002–03 and (d) 2003–04; and what the projected revenue is for 2004–05. [186950]

Mr. Boateng

There will be an overall gross reduction in posts of 84,150 by 2008 and Departments will pursue these reductions in line with business need. Departments are still developing their plans concerning the SR04 work force changes.