HC Deb 11 February 1971 vol 811 cc247-8W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue he estimates has been forgone by the Exchequer for each of the last 15 years in respect of covenants in favour of individuals, divided between income tax and surtax.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The only figures available related to the amounts of tax relief for the years 1962–63 to 1966–67. These are:

Income tax Surtax
£m. £m.
1962–63 10¾
1963–64 11½
1964–65 6 12
1965–66 12¾
1966–67 6 12