§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the cost to public funds hitherto of the provisions of the Stamp Duty (Temporary Provisions) Act 1992.
§ Mr. DorrellThe cost of the increase in the stamp duty threshold from £30,000 to £250,000 for eight months from 20 December 1991 will be about £400 million —£110 million in 1991–92 and £290 million in 1992–93.