Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 1996. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: What was the gross net income of a married man with two children under 11 years of age, earning a national average wage and paying non-contracted-out national insurance contributions, in each year since 1966; what was the annual percentage increase in the RPI; what was his net real income at 1995 prices; and what was the percentage increase in his net real income compared to (a) 12 months previously and (b) to the level in 1966. - Table given.

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