§ There is, however, Mr. Deputy Speaker, one small concession which I am able to make even at present. Last year the limits for the age exemption for persons aged 65 and over were raised to £401 for single persons and £643 for married couples to take account of the increase in the National Insurance retirement pension which took place at the end of October. In 1968–69 a full year's pension increase will be received and I have decided to raise the exemption limits again. I believe that when what I hope will be a relatively short-term stringency has to be applied the elderly are entitled to some special consideration. The new figures will be £415 for single persons and £665 for married couples. The cost will be £2½ million for a full year, and £1½ million in 1968–69.