Old-Age Pensioners (Tobacco Concession)

HC Deb 12 July 1966 vol 731 cc171-2W

Mr. Thorpe

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of reintroducing tobacco concessions to old-age pensioners at the rate of 1s. per pensioner per week; and whether he will reintroduce such a concession.

Mr. MacDermot

The cost would depend on the number of pensioners who took advantage of the concession and might approach £9 million a year. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No".

Mr. MacDermot

The list is too long to reproduce in the OFFICIAL REPORT. but if my hon. Friend would like information about any particular occupation, I shall be glad to send him details.