HC Deb 17 February 1960 vol 617 c128W
Mr. Emery

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the loss to the Exchequer if all people of retirement age were excused taxation on the first £400, the first £450 and the first £500 of their income, respectively.

Sir E. Boyle

To give a special personal allowance for all males over 65 and single females over 60, so that they begin to pay tax at £400, would cost £24 million in a full year. The corresponding figures for £450 and £500 are £30 million and £34 million.

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