HC Deb 06 April 1987 vol 114 c73W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the revenue yields in 1987–88 of the taxation of benefits other than unemployment benefit and supplementary benefit.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The direct revenue yield from the taxation of retirement pension, widows' benefits and invalid care allowance is estimated to be £1,500 million for 1987–88.