§ Mr. Wootton-Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated cost to the State if widowers and widows were taxed as if they were still unmarried persons.
§ Sir J. AndersonWidows and widowers receive the same Income Tax personal allowance as single persons, namely, an allowance of £80. The higher allowance of £140 is only given to a married tax-356W payer whose wife is living with him or is wholly maintained by him.