§ 29. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost, in the case of people over 65 years of age, of extending the Income 232 Tax personal allowances for single people from £140 to £250, and for married people from £240 to £400.
§ Mr. BarberThe cost would be of the order of £60 million.
§ Mr. DigbyIs my hon. Friend aware that in my constituency, and elsewhere, there are a number of people living on very limited pensions and private savings who are very hard hit? Will he bear their case especially in mind?
§ Mr. BarberObviously, I cannot anticipate the Budget, but, even at this late hour, I shall take note of what my hon. Friend says.