§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimates and breakdowns are available of the number of pensioners and social security recipients who are paying income tax; what plans he has for raising the income tax threshold; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Denzil DaviesAbout 2½ million National Insurance widow and retirement pensioners, counting married couples as one unit, are estimated to be paying tax on their income for the current year. With regard to the rest of his Question, my hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate the Budget Statement.