§ Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
§ Sir Brandon Rhys WilliamsSubsection (2) sets out a scale allowing older people to benefit from a higher percentage limit on deductions, but in subsection (3) the figure of 5 per cent. appears not to be graduated according to age. I wonder whether it would be fairer and simpler to say that whatever subsection (2) entitles the individual to receive the provisions of subsection (3) may amount to one quarter of that figure. That would bring into subsection (3) the age scale already present in subsection (2).
§ Mr. Norman LamontMy hon. Friend is bowling me out with every ball. I am informed that the 5 per cent. is not graduated but merely follows the existing rules, so there is no change. I note what my hon. Friend says, however, and will certainly look at it to see whether there is purpose behind what he says, as he has clearly raised a serious point.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Clause 32 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Clauses 33 and 34 ordered to stand part of the Bill.