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Written question asked by Baroness Strange (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 March 2004. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2004.


Bach, Lord

Question
Why, in the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill, the guaranteed income stream for war widows is to be taxed when the guaranteed income stream for disabled personnel is tax free. [HL 1540].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1540; 658 c115-6WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Disability Compensation Armed forces Pensions Taxation War pensions War widow(er)s Tax free income
Legislation
Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill 2003/04