HC Deb 09 February 1990 vol 166 cc822-3W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many individuals are currently receiving mortgage interest tax relief; and what is the current cost to the Exchequer.

Mr. Lilley

It is estimated that 9.3 million tax units will have received mortgage interest relief in 1989–90, at a cost of £7 billion.