Marriage Allowance

Mr. Lawson
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the total combined revenue effect, in a full year, of increasing the married allowance to £1,970 and abolishing the wife's earned income relief.

Mr. Robert Sheldon
I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Lawson
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the total combined revenue effect, in a full year, of increasing the single allowance to £1,260, increasing the married allowance to £2,250, and abolishing the wife's earned income relief.

Mr. Robert Sheldon
I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.