§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the percentage rise in outgoings, net of tax relief, on a mortgage loan with 15 years' unexpired term when the proposed change in tax relief arrangements takes effect in April 1983 assuming constant repayment to the lender as at present.
§ Mr. Ridley[pursuant to his reply, 23 February 1982]: It is not for Ministers to interpret the costs of private sector contracts, which are open to negotiation in a competitive environment.