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Written question asked by Fergus Montgomery (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 January 1997. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 January 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
What was the real take-home pay of a family on average earnings in 1978-79; and what he estimates it will be in 1997-98. (Failed OPQ) - Figures given
Answer

Sir Fergus Montgomery: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the real take-home pay of a family on average earnings in 1978-79; and what he estimates it will be in 1997-98. [9530] Mr. Jack: In today's prices, real take-home pay for a family on average earnings was £220 a week in 1978-79 and should rise to £318 a week in 1997-98. That is an increase of nearly £100 a week, over £5,000 a year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9530; 288 c379W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Take-home pay
Contains statistics
Yes