§ Mr. Rookerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement showing what the personal tax allowances will be for the year 1980–81 if the changes allowed for in section 22 of the Finance Act 1977 are based on the latest retail price index figure for December 1979; and if he will show the effect of this change for a worker and 255W pensioner paying income tax at (a) lower rate and (b) basic rate.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.