HC Deb 17 July 2000 vol 354 cc93-4W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many men born between 6 April 1935 and 5 April 1936 are affected by the withdrawal of the married person's allowance in(a) the UK, (b) Wales and (c) Ceredigion. [127871]

Dawn Primarolo

Six out of 10 pensioners do not have any income tax to pay. People become entitled to the age-related personal allowance at the age of 65. This is worth up to £1,405 over and above the basic allowance.

In his 1999 Budget, the Chancellor increased the age-related personal allowance by more than inflation, and someone aged 65 to 74 can have an income of £111 a week in 2000–01 before paying tax.

Mr. Todd

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the additional tax collected in 2000–01 as a result of the abolition of the married couples allowance. [130769]

Dawn Primarolo

An estimate was provided in appendix A2.1 of the March 2000 Financial Statement and Budget Report. A copy is held in the Library of the House.