A senior minister today added to the confusion over stamp duty despite warnings that house sales are being paralysed. Housing minister Caroline Flint confirmed that a temporary "tax holiday" is an option being considered by the Government. But she insisted there would be no announcement one way or the other until the autumn. Her comments contrasted with desperate attempts by the Treasury to douse the damaging speculation. In a statement yesterday it said reports claiming that proposals had been put forward were " simply wrong" although several unspecified options were being studied. Caroline Flint confirmed a 'tax holiday' was being considered, but said it would be weeks before an announcement was made Home sellers and estate agents are begging for an early decision, saying that speculation has caused buyers to pull out. Ms...
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