Tax Allowances and Child Benefit

HC Deb 17 December 1984 vol 70 c64W

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in real terms in (a) tax allowances since the temporary 1979–80 rates introduced by the Finance Act 1979 and (b) child benefit since April 1979, specifying in each case any assumptions used.

Mr. Moore

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.