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Written question asked by Hartley Booth (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 1997. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 February 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
What was the real take-home pay of a family on average earnings in (a) 1991-92 and (b) 1996-97. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Booth: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the real take-home pay of a family on average earnings in (a) 1991-92 and (b) 1996-97. [14193] Mr. Jack: Real take-home pay in 1996-97 prices for a family on average earnings around £296.40 per week in 1991-92 and £311.05 per week in 1996-97. This same family should be around £370 better off next year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14193; 290 c314W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Take-home pay
Contains statistics
Yes