HC Deb 21 February 1985 vol 73 c559W
25. Mr. Allan Roberts

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average amount of income tax relief on interest paid to owner-occupiers who have mortgages; and what has been the increase since 1979.

Mr. Moore

The average cost of mortgage interest relief per mortgagor is about £500 in 1984–85 compared with £200 in 1978–79.