§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider, in his next Budget, the disincentive 29W caused under the present taxation system to invalidity pensioners who earn more than a minimal sum each week.
§ Mr. NottThere must be a misunderstanding of the position. The amount which, in certain circumstances, an invalidity pensioner may earn without losing his right to the pension is well below the tax threshold. The rules governing right to invalidity pension are a matter for the Secretary of State for Social Services.