§ 18. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what changes have taken place since May 1979 in the direct tax burden of an average family whose gross annual income is £100,000, £20,000, £5,000 and £3,000 respectively; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrittanFollowing are the figures for the percentage of gross income taken in income tax and national insurance contributions (at the contracted.-in rate) for a married couple with two children where the husband alone earns the respective incomes specified, for the financial years 1978–79 to 1981–82.