Age Allowance

HC Deb 21 February 1983 vol 37 c344W

Mr. Mike Thomas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the saving if the age allowance were abolished.

Mr. Ridley

An estimate of the saving at 1982–83 income levels is contained in table 4.7 of "The Government's Expenditure plans 1983–84 to 1985–86" (Cmnd. 8789); estimates at 1983–84 income levels are given in the reply given today to the hon. Member for Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell).