§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many of those benefiting from tax relief on private medical insurance are pensioners; and what is the income distribution of those people who gain.
§ Mr. Maude[holding answer 25 February 1991]: It is estimated that tax relief on private medical insurance for 30W the over–60s will benefit some 600,000 individuals with 330,000 policies in 1990–91. The further details requested are not available.