§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate for 1981–82, at 1981 cash prices, of total United Kingdom public expenditure on housing, including mortgage tax relief.
§ Mr. Brittan[pursuant to his reply, 28 July 1981]: The latest estimate of total United Kingdom public expenditure on housing in 1981–82 is £5.4 billion at 1981–82 cash prices. This estimate is consistent with figures shown in the latest public expenditure White Paper—Cmnd. 8175—in 1980 survey prices. This takes no account of income tax relief on house mortage interest. Such relief is estimated to be worth £1.8 billion in 1981–82.