§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will place a list in the Library of the wards which are to qualify for the exemption from stamp duty up to £150,000; and if he will make a statement explaining the basis of selection. [19989]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 4 December 2001]: A list of the areas which qualify for the stamp duty exemption for disadvantaged areas was placed in the Library on 27 November 2001. The qualifying areas were identified by reference to each country's most recent index of deprivation.
§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reason the(a) Milton, (b) St. Lukes and (c) Victoria wards in Southend on Sea did not qualify for the exemption from stamp duty announced on 27 November. [19990]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 4 December 2001]: For England, the exemption is available for the 15 per cent. most deprived wards as identified by the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2000. The wards of Milton, St. Lukes and Victoria in Southend on Sea do not fall within this category.
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