HC Deb 17 May 1977 vol 932 cc94-5W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost in a full year of allowing retired single women the benefit of the age allowance between the ages of 60 to 64 years at the following rates: (a) £1,080, (b) £1,105 and (c) £1,210.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated cost in a full year of raising the age allowance for (a) a single person to £1,105 and £1,210 and (b) a married man to £1,760 and £1,905.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.