HC Deb 21 April 1978 vol 948 cc384-5W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he remains satisfied with the practice of his Department in replying to the husband of a married woman who has written on her personal tax matters rather than to the woman.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. McCrindle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it remains the practice of the Inland Revenue to pay a tax rebate due under a married woman's tax payments to her husband; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. McCrindle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will review his his Department's treatment of women in tax matters in order to bring it fully into accord with equal opportunities legislation.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. McCrindle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to allow a married woman to claim tax relief on a life assurance policy taken out on her own life, and with premiums paid from her own resources.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.