Colonel Wheatley:

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider granting Income Tax relief to limbless men not in receipt of pensions, who have to bear the cost of supply and maintenance of limbs and accessories, including stump socks.

The hon. and gallant Member will not expect me to anticipate my Budget statement.

Colonel Wheatley:

Although I do not expect the Chancellor to divulge the secrets of his Budget, will he consider the point I have made on behalf of these unfortunate people?

I will certainly consider it.