HC Deb 17 May 1982 vol 24 cc11-2W
Mr. Heddle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether he will abolish stamp duty levied on adoption agreements in connection with (a) section 38 of Highways Act 1980 and (b) with sewer adoption agreements in connection with section 18 of the Public Health Act 1936:

(2) whether he will estimate the total annual income in 1980–81 from stamp duty levied on adotion agreements in connection with (a) section 38 of Highways Act 1980 and (b) with sewer adoption agreements in connection with section 18 of the Public Health Act 1936.

Mr. Wakeham

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