Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To estimate revenue loss in basic rate & higher rate tax in current financial year of allowing husbands to set off wifes earned income allowance against her unearned income where her earned income is less than allowance & to give range of income gain to one & two earner families above & below pensionable age. - (Holding answer 3 Nov 1988).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c519-20W;140 c519W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Families Income tax Investment income Personal income Married people Tax rates and bands Tax yields Wifes earned income relief

Contains statistics

Yes