Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 1998. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the current value of the age allowances for pensioners (a) aged 65 years and over and (b) aged 75 years and over in respect of those on a single income of (a) £4,045 to £5,220, (b) £5,221 to £9,320, (c) £9,321 to £15,600 and (d) £15,601 to £17,950 and on joint incomes of (i) £7,545 to £10,075, (ii) 10,076 to £14,175, (iii) 14,176 to £15,895 and (iv) £15,895 to £32,555; if he will list the value of the age allowance for single pensioners with joint incomes at five yearly intervals for the last 30 years. - Inc tables and ref to Tax Benefit Reference Manual (in Lib).

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