Written questions

Stamp Duties: Economic Growth

Commons · Question 34606 · Tabled 28 Feb 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 6 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Mark Garnier

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of removing stamp duty from UK listed equity transactions on economic growth.

Answer

Answered by Emma Reynolds, 6 Mar 2025

Collectively, Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax are currently forecast to raise up to £5bn per year, providing vital revenue which helps to fund key public services. The existing framework contains multiple reliefs and exemptions which are designed to...