§ Lord Balnielasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the extra number of people who will become liable to pay Income Tax as a result of the 7s. increase in the family allowance next April.
§ Mr. Harold LeverAbout 100,000.
§ Lord Balnielasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the extra number of people who will become liable to pay Income Tax as a result of a reduction in the child tax allowance for the second and subsequent children, so as to leave the standard rate taxpayer no better and no worse off after the payment of the increased family allowances.
§ Mr. Harold LeverOn the basis assumed by the hon. Member, about 250,000.