Stamp Duty (Hansard, 29 October 2003)

HC Deb 29 October 2003 vol 412 c255W 255W

§ Mr. Stephen O'Brien
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he plans to increase stamp duty on homes. [134416]

§ Ruth Kelly
Stamp duty on house purchases will be replaced by stamp duty land tax from 1 December, but the rates for residential property purchases will be the same. Changes to the tax system are announced by the Chancellor as part of the Budget process.