HC Deb 18 December 1972 vol 848 cc295-6W
Mr. Kinsey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much it would cost to exempt from tax the basic pension element of a widow's income.

Mr. Nott

No estimate can be made.

Mr. Kinsey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much it would cost to exempt from tax single pensioners with an income of £17, £16, and £15, respectively.

Mr. Nott

£14 million, £9½ million and £5½ million respectively, to exempt all single pensioners with income up to £17, £16 or £15 a week.