HC Deb 13 November 1974 vol 881 cc148-9W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the maximum period for which a married man with a wife and no children will receive income tax rebates when unemployed, assuming gross weekly earnings of (a) £20, (b) £25, (c) £30, (d) £35, (e) £40, (f) £45, (g) £50, (h) £55, and (i) £60.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The weekly rate of income tax rebate for 1974–75 for a married man with a wife and no children is approximately £5.50. The figures are:

Weekly Earnings Maximum Number of Weeks for which rebate will run
20 8
25 17
30 23
35 27
40 30
45 32
50 34
55 36
60 37