§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of introducing an adult tax allowance for both sexes at £1,550, with right of aggregation for married couples against the income of either spouse, together with abolition of married person's tax allowance, wife's earned income allowance and the age allowances.
§ Mr. Peter ReesAbout £3,400 million in a full year at 1979–80 income levels.