§ Mr. Skeetasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost to the revenue of permitting commuters within 50 miles of the five principal cities in Great Britain to offset half the cost of their rail fares to work against tax.
Average: £ per annum Income before tax Income after tax Tax Family allowances 1970–71: Married couples— no children … … … 1,806 1, 444 362 — one child … … … 1,845 1, 535 310 — two children … … … 1,961 1,632 329 41 (4) Single males or widowers … … … 1,137 906 231 1 1971–72: Married couples— no children … … 1,973 1,590 383 — one child … … … 2,017 1,691 326 — two children … … … 2,160 1,831 329 41 (4) Single males or widowers … … … 1,243 994 249 1 1972–73: Married couples— no children … … … 2,218 1,823 395 — one child … … … 2,256 1,918 338 — two children … … … 2,387 2,038 349 41 (4) Single males or widowers … … … 1,476 1,204 272 1