HC Deb 27 July 1965 vol 717 c64W
62. Mr. Brooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated reduction in revenue if her husband's earned income was in no case taken into account in determining the rate of earned income relief on a wife's earnings.

Mr. MacDermot

About £4 million in a full year.

63. Mr. H. Brooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated reduction in revenue if a working wife could claim, instead of her present personal allowance and earned income allowance, an earned income allowance of two-thirds, where that would be to the advantage of the taxpayer.

Mr. MacDermot

About £40 million in a full year.