HC Deb 03 August 1978 vol 955 cc618-9W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the total combined revenue effect, in a full year, of increasing the married allowance to £1,970 and abolishing the wife's earned income relief.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the total combined revenue effect, in a full year, of increasing the single allowance to £1,260, increasing the married allowance to £2,250, and abolishing the wife's earned income relief.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.