§ Mr. David Steelasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the gains accruing to surtax payers from the increase in personal tax allowances announced in his 1972 Budget from the date the changes became operative until 31st March 1973.
§ Mr. NottThe increase in the personal tax allowances cost the Revenue £960 million in 1972–73 of which £25 million is attributable to surtax payers.