One-parent Families (Personal Allowance)

HC Deb 08 April 1982 vol 21 c449W

Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the saving to the Exchequer at 1982–83 tax rates if the additional personal allowance for one-parent families were abolished.

Mr. Ridley

The saving is provisionally estimated at £140 million in a full year at 1982–83 income levels.