Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 July 1990. It was answered by Lord Ryder of Wensum (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 July 1990 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What increase in personal allowances would have to be if married couples allowance were frozen in cash terms at level it is at present time, so that post-tax real income remained constant for average married couple; & what would be cost of each of these changes & combined cost - (Holding answer 23 July 1990)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

177 c241-2W;177 c241W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Costs Income tax Personal income Personal taxation Married people Tax allowances