HC Deb 02 May 1972 vol 836 cc109-10W
83. Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the estimated cost of £15 million of exempting the proposed increases in National Insurance widows' and retirement and war widows' pensions is accounted for by married couples with an annual total income of £1,250 or less, and single persons with an annual total income of £1,000 or less, respectively.

Mr. Nott:

About 25 per cent. and 20 per cent., respectively.

84. Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons receiving National Insurance widows' and retirement and war widows' pensions are currently paying tax on their incomes.

Mr. Nott:

About 2 million.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the estimated cost of £15 million of exempting the proposed increases in national insurance widows' and retirement and war widows' pension from taxation is accounted for by married couples with an annual total income of £1,040 or less, and single persons with an annual total income of £884 or less, respectively.

Mr. Nott:

About 10 per cent. and 15 per cent., respectively.