HC Deb 20 June 1979 vol 968 cc582-3W
Mr. Robert Edwards

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of tax rebate paid to private owner-occupiers for the last financial year.

Mr. Peter Rees

If the hon. Member is referring to the amount of tax relief in respect of mortgage interest, the estimated cost for 1978–79 was about £1,110 million.