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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 1994. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 October 1994 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
If he will comment on the tax burden of a married couple on average earnings, a £30,000 mortgage, and with two children. - Real take-home pay, after tax, for this group has increased by around £83 a week since 1978-79, compared with an increase of less than £2 a week between 1973-74 and 1978-79.(Failed OPQ)

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
248 c753W;248 c755W
Session
1993-94
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Families Income Tax burden
Contains statistics
Yes