§ Miss Richardsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the financial advantages caused by income tax cuts in 1980–81 as a result of the Budget will accrue to families with children; and what proportion of taxpayers has children.
§ Mr. Peter ReesUp-to-date information on the proportion of taxpayers with children is not available, but on the basis of the proportions with children in 1977–78 it is estimated that about 31 per cent. of those single persons and married couples who receive benefit from the Budget have children and that approximately 38 per cent. of the Budget cost goes to them.