HC Deb 23 February 1976 vol 906 c66W
Mrs. Winifred Ewing

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total cost of publicity incurred by his Department in the years 1973, 1974 and 1975; and what is the estimate for 1976, broken down into relevant headings.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The figures are as follows:

Mr. Gould

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he proposes to raise the amount which a dependant is allowed to earn without affecting the tax allowance of the person maintaining him.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

If my hon. Friend is referring to the income limit for dependant relative allowance, that limit is linked to the amount of the basic national insurance retirement pension and so is automatically raised whenever there is an increase in the retirement pensions.