§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount which the Government receive in tax payments by widows from the widows' pension because the pension is assumed as earned if the widow takes up other employment.
§ Mr. Peter ReesAbout £80 million in a full year at 1978–79 income levels. This represents the tax yield from national insurance widows' pensions and retirement pensions paid to widows under 65.