§ 27. Mr. Ovendenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received concerning the taxation of widows and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. Denzil Davies:I have received a number of representations during this year concerning the taxation of widows from hon. Members, from widows' organisations and others. In reply to these representations I have explained generally that the substantial increases made in widows' pensions since this Government came to power have been a more effective way of helping all widows than providing special tax reliefs. The further increases in allowances this autumn will, of course, be of substantial benefit to widows as to other taxpayers.