HC Deb 20 January 1986 vol 90 c84W
Dr. McDonald

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether, in the manner of the answer given on 4 February 1985, Official Report, column 397, he will publish and update the table on mortgage interest tax relief by income group for 1985–86;

(2) whether, in the manner of the answer given on 4 February 1985, Official Report, column 397, he will (a) publish and update the table on restructuring mortgage interest relief to different rates of taxation for 1985–86, (b) report how many mortgagors receive relief at rates in excess of the basic rates of income tax and (c) report how many persons currently pay tax only at standard rate would pay tax at a higher rate if mortgage tax relief were removed from higher rates of tax; and what would be the additional income to the Exchequer.

Mr. Moore

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

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