§ Mr. Meacherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what would be the cost to the Exchequer if transferable allowances were introduced with no losers;
(2) how many winners and losers there would be if transferable allowances were introduced at nil cost to the Exchequer; and how many would win or lose (a) less than £1 per week, (b) £1 to £2, (c) £2 to £3, (d) £3 to £4, (e) £4 to £5, (f) £5 to £7, (g) £7 to £10, (h) £10 to £15, (i) £15 to £20, and (j) more than £20 per week.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI shall let the hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.