§ 24. Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now abolish, or modify substantially, the stamp duty imposed when the sale of a house takes place.
§ Mr. LawsonMy right hon. and learned Friend has not felt able to include any alteration in stamp duty on house purchase among his Budget proposals. I know the concern there is about this matter and I shall keep it in mind.