§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the revenue cost in 1977–78, assuming full implementation of the Budget proposals, of extending to: (a) all widows and (b) widows who are employed or self-employed earners the same tax allowance as is granted to single persons of 65 years and upwards under section 8(1A) and 8(1B) of the Taxes Act.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 13th June 1977], gave the following information:
The estimated costs are for (a) about £50 million and for (b) about £25 million.
§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the revenue cost in 1977–78, assuming full implementation of the Budget proposals, of granting: (a) all widows and (b) widows who are employed or self-employed earners a tax allowance of £1,015 instead of the proposed single person's allowance.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 13th June 1977], gave the following information:
The estimated costs are for (a) about £40 million and for (b) £20 million.