§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the additional average relief receivable by those people with incomes of(a) up to £5,000 a year, (b) between £5,000 and £10,000 a year, (c) between £10,000 and £15,000 a year, (d) between £15,000 and £20,000 a year, (e) between £20,000 and £25,000 a year, (f) between £25,000 and £30,000 a year and (g) over £30,000 a year if the ceiling on mortgage interest tax relief were to be raised to (i) £35,000, (ii) £40,000, (iii) £45,000 and (iv) £50,000; and how many beneficiaries there would be in each income band assuming (x) that relief would continue to be available at the higher marginal tax rate where applicable and (y) the relief was restricted to the standard 25 per cent, rate of income tax.
§ Mr. MaudeI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before Prorogation. Therefore, I shall write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.