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Mr. Stallard
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider the proposal that tax relief be given to widows and retirement pensioners, still working, in respect of rent, rates, heating, lighting, house maintenance, etc.
Mr. Patrick Jenkin
I do not think it would be right to single out this element in the expenses of working widows and elderly people for special tax relief.