§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people are claiming tax relief for private health insurance; and what proportion of these are higher rate taxpayers in (i) Great Britain and (ii) Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. DorrellIt is estimated that about 350,000 people in the United Kingdom receive tax relief on their private medical insurance premiums for those aged 60 or more. About 1 per cent. are higher rate taxpayers. Separate information for Northern Ireland is not available.