HC Deb 03 May 1978 vol 949 cc183-4W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what latest estimate he has made of the cost of not taxing any retirement pensions.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to national insurance, retirement and widow's pensions. The cost would be about £860 million, after taking account of the Budget proposals.

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