§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what would be the revenue cost in 1977–78, assuming full implementation of the Budget proposals, of extending to (a) all widows and (b) widows who are employed or self-employed earners the same tax allowance as is granted to single persons of 65 years and upwards under Section 8(1A) and 8(1B) of the Taxes Act;
(2) what would be the revenue cost in 1977–78, assuming full implementation of the Budget proposals, of granting (a) all widows and (b) widows who are employed or self-employed earners a tax allowance of £1,015 instead of the proposed single person's allowance.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.