HC Deb 11 April 1983 vol 40 c338W
Mr. Squire

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the cost to the Exchequer, at 1983–84 tax rates, of the married man's tax alowance; how much of this cost is attributable to taxpayers aged below 65 years; and what is the weekly value of this relief to a married man paying income tax at the standard rate.

Mr. Ridley

[pursuant to his reply, 31 March 1983, c. 255]: The cost of the excess of the married man's allowance (including married age allowance where appropriate) over the corresponding single person's allowance is estimated at £3,800 million in a full year at 1983–84 income levels and with the income tax rates and allowances proposed in the Budget. £3,300 million is attributable to couples below 65 years of age. The weekly value to a married man paying at the basic rate of tax is £5.83 (£8.05 if he receives age allowance).

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