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Written question asked by Brian Sedgemore (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 June 1991. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 June 1991 on behalf of the Treasury.


Untitled Written question

Question
What percentage of earnings was paid in income tax and national insurance contributions, less child benefit where appropriate, by a single person, and by a married couple with two children, on an income of up to half average male earnings, between half and average male earnings, and above average male earnings, in 1978-79; what is the comparable information for 1991-92; and how many taxpayers, in total, were within each of those three earning groups in each case. - Inc table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193 c540W;193 c552W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Families Income tax Pay National insurance contributions Taxation Single people Average earnings
Contains statistics
Yes