§ 51. Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the inequity of Stamp Duty payable on house 51W purchase; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacDermotNone. No Stamp Duty is payable on the purchase of a house unless the price is over £4,500, and the duty is ½ per cent. of the price if the price is between £4,500 and £6,000.