HC Deb 02 February 1983 vol 36 c113W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the net cost, after taking into account savings on means tested benefit, if the additional personal allowance for lone parents were converted into a cash benefit payable at £5 per week.

Mr. Ridley

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the net costs, after taking into account savings on means tested benefits, if the blind person's tax allowance were converted into a cash benefit payable at (a) £2 a week and (b) £5 a week, to every registered blind person.

Mr. Ridley

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.