HC Deb 03 May 1976 vol 910 c255W
Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the cost in the latest financial year to the Exchequer of the various allowances against personal income tax, including married persons' allowances, child allowances, owner occupier tax relief and insurance premiums.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The estimated costs for 1975–76 are as follows:

Allowance Cost £ million
Single 2,180
Married 4,210
Wife's earned income 1,080
Child allowance 1,250
Dependent relative 35
Additional personal allowance 30
Life insurance relief 235

The latest estimate of the cost of mortgage Interest relief for 1975–76 is £865 million.