HC Deb 30 April 1980 vol 983 cc503-4W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the amount and the proportion of the money to be saved by abating maternity allowance which will come to those women whose income does not exceed their personal tax allowances in (a) 1980–81 and (b) 1981–82.

Mrs. Chalker

About 15 per cent. each year amounting to about £¼ million in 1980–81 and £1 million in 1981–82.