PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Married People: Tax Allowances (27 January 2016)

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have claimed the marriage allowance introduced in April 2015 to date; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that eligible people apply for that allowance.

Asked by:
Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)

As of 28 January 2016, 332,301 couples have successfully claimed Marriage Allowance. All eligible couples can apply on the GOV.UK website, or by phoning HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

HMRC has extensively marketed Marriage Allowance, including through digital and press advertising, and social and free media. HMRC plans further activities over the coming months to raise awareness.

Answered by:
Mr David Gauke (Independent)
2 February 2016