War Widows' Pensions

HC Deb 11 November 1971 vol 825 c255W

Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the total tax paid on war widows' pensions.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The information on which to base this estimate is not available.

Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to relieve war widows' pensions from income tax; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I am afraid that my right hon. Friend could not justify the tax exemption that the hon. Member suggests.