HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 c75W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total cost in forgone revenue of the age allowance addition for 1976–77.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

In 1976–77 the estimated full-year cost of the excess of the age allowance for single and married persons over the corresponding personal allowances for those under 65 was about £245 million.