§ Mr. Beaumont-Darkasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the damaging effects of the rise in the £ sterling on British exporters, if he has measures in mind to help this vital section of the economy.
§ Sir Geoffrey Howe,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 2 July 1979], gave the following answer:
Tax Thresholds Single Married Married 1 child aged under 11 Married 2 children aged under 11 Married 4 children two aged under 11 two 11 to 16 1979–80 … 1,165 1,815 2,023 2,231 2,647 Tax Thresholds 1948– 49= 100 1979–80 … 809 786 661 586 498