§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will give an estimate of the number of married men with two or more children paying tax at the higher rates who currently renounce family allowances;
(2) for how many married men with two or more children paying tax at higher rates it would currently be advantageous to renounce family allowances.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will write to the right hon. Member.