§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what amount the personal tax allowance for a single person exceeded the basic widow's pension in each year from 1970–71 to 1975–76.
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§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe information is as follows:
Single persons tax allowance* Annual rate of widow's pension† Difference £ £ £ 1970–71 … 418 260 158 1971–72 … 418 288 130 1972–73 … 592 332 260 1973–74 … 595 378 217 1974–75 … 625 486 139 1975–76 … 675 637 38 * For years before 1973–74 the single person's tax allowance has been adjusted to take account of the effect of earned income relief. † Where the standard rate of widow's pension changed during a financial year the actual pension paid in the year is shown.