HC Deb 02 February 1981 vol 998 cc34-5W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the value to a taxpayer with a dependent wife and two children earning the national average wage of the tax relief for mortgage interest in the average case; and what is the maximum value of the allowance to any taxpayer whose marginal income tax rate is the standard rate. (2) if it is his intention to introduce a system for making positive payments to taxpayers in lieu of the reliefs to which they are entitled in respect of mortgage interest.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his intention to introduce a system for making positive payments to taxpayers in lieu of the reliefs to which they are entitled in respect of mortgage interest.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.