Married Women (Aggregation of Income)

HC Deb 16 March 1972 vol 833 c173W

Mr. Bishop

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to amend the Income Tax Acts to remove the principle that the income of a married woman is deemed to be the income of her husband.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I have noted the hon. Member's suggestion. For 1972–73 and subsequent years married couples may jointly opt to be taxed as separate individuals on their earnings.