§ 8. Miss Herbisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how long it will take to complete the examination of the effects of the decision on the case of Baddeley and Others v. Commissioners of Inland Revenue.
§ Mr. H. BrookeExamination of this complex problem is in progress and will be completed as soon as possible, but I regret that I cannot yet name the date.
§ Miss HerbisonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a number of charitable organisations, particularly those which are attempting to bring happiness to old people, are urgently awaiting the result of this examination? Can he not give a better indication than "as soon as possible", as finances are suffering greatly, and the old people are suffering as a result?
§ Mr. BrookeI appreciate the force of what the hon. Lady has said. This decision was of course a difficult one for many of us. I am anxious that we shall get the position clarified as quickly as possible, but I cannot give the hon. Lady a definite date. I assure her that I recognise the urgency.