Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 December 1995. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: If he will make it his policy to allow an additional personal tax allowance to a woman whose husband is permanently disabled and who has a dependent child; and if he will comment on the additional personal tax allowance currently available to a man whose wife is disabled and who has a dependent child indicating the considerations underlying the reasons why the same facility is not allowed to a women in the same circumstance. - (Holding answer 4 December 1995).

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