HC Deb 02 April 1968 vol 762 c54W
48. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in drafting the Finance Bill, he will take powers to enable war widows' pensions and allowances to be disregarded for Income Tax purposes.

Mr. Harold Lever

Children's allowances paid to war widows are exempt from tax; but I am afraid that I do not feel able to recommend the further tax exemption which my hon. Friend suggests.

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