RAISE THE ROOF CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 860, tabled 10 February 2010 by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 66 members.

That this House congratulates the Raise the Roof campaign; believes it is important to ensure that there is sufficient reward for homeowners to rent out their spare room in these difficult economic times; calls on the Government to increase the tax threshold on renting out spare rooms from £4,250 to £9,000; believes that the change in the tax threshold would help more homeowners to avoid arrears and repossession through the extra income obtained; points out that almost 60 per cent. of the income from all spare room rentals in the United Kingdom is above the current tax threshold; and calls on the Government to implement this scheme forthwith.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Independent 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.