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.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What percentage of earnings was paid in direct and indirect taxation by a single person, and 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; and if he will give the comparable figure for 1991-92. - Inc table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

193 c540-1W;193 c552-3W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Families Indirect taxation Pay Taxation Single people Average earnings Direct taxation

Contains statistics

Yes