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Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 1996. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
What is the present annual cost to the Exchequer of the married couple's allowance. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 26 March 1996).
Answer

Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the present annual cost to the Exchequer of the married couple's allowance.[22830] Mr. Jack: [holding answer 26 March 1996]: The estimated full-year cost at 1996-97 income levels is £3.3 billion. This includes the cost of allowances related to the married couple's allowance--the additional personal allowance and the widow's bereavement allowance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22830; 274 c611W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Allowances Personal taxation Married people Tax allowances
Contains statistics
Yes