HC Deb 30 November 1978 vol 959 c341W
69. Mr. Willey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to exempt the 26 weeks' widow's allowance from tax.

Mr. Robert Sheldon:

The widow's allowance is taxable like the widow's pension which normally replaces it after 26 weeks. My right hon. Friend has no plans to exempt it.