Personal Tax Allowances Mr. Field asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated cost of the granting of each of the personal allowances; and how much of these costs are due to the allowances being claimed at higher rates of tax. Mr. Peter Rees asked At 1979–80 income levels the estimated costs for a full year are:— ------------------------------- |Married person | ------------------------------- |Single person | ------------------------------- |Wife's earned income | ------------------------------- |Age allowance | ------------------------------- |Additional personal allowance| ------------------------------- |Child allowance | ------------------------------- |Blind person's allowance | ------------------------------- |Dependent relative | ------------------------------- |Housekeeper | ------------------------------- |Son's or daughter's service | -------------------------------