HC Deb 17 May 1960 vol 623 c101W
Mr. Houghton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the equivalent tax reliefs at present money values of the personal tax reliefs for the year 1938–39, namely, £100 for a single person, £180 for a married man, £50 for a housekeeper and £25 for a dependent relative.

Sir E. Boyle

The equivalents at present money values of the amounts stated are about £281, £506, £140 and £70, respectively. These have been calculated by using the consumer price index brought up to date by the Retail Price Index.