§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated cost to the Exchequer of raising the married and single person allowances to £4,500 and £2,250, respectively; and how much of this would represent a parallel increase in the wife's earnings allowance.
§ Mr. Moore[pursuant to his reply, 22 July 1985]: I regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. Therefore, I shall write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.