HC Deb 01 February 1980 vol 977 cc794-5W
Mr. Field

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects next to raise the blind person's tax allowance.

Mr. Peter Rees

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Field

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the value of the blind person's tax allowance; when it was last increased; and what its value would be today if it had been increased in line with (a) prices, (b) earnings and (c) other personal tax allowances.

Mr. Peter Rees

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.