HC Deb 15 November 1966 vol 736 c52W
51. Mr. Wallace

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why separated wives are classified as single women for tax purposes.

Mr. MacDermot

Because they are living singly.

52. Mr. Wallace

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider making maintenance allowances to separated wives tax free on the basis that these are housekeeping allowances.

Mr. MacDermot

No. There is no true comparison between maintenance allowances and housekeeping allowances.