HC Deb 22 July 1982 vol 28 c289W
Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total value of the tax relief that has been given to those people taking out private health insurance where the employer pays the premium.

Mr. Ridley

From 1982–83, relief from a charge to income tax is available to those earnings below £8,500 a year when their employer bears the expense of insurance against the cost of medical treatment. The revenue cost in a full year is estimated at about £4 million at 1982–83 income levels.