§ Mr. Squireasked the Minister for Trade, during the years 1971, 1976 and 1981, how many cases of prosecutions against individuals or companies in respect of offences relating to breaches of the Companies Acts were reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions which were not subsequently proceeded with through the courts.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI have been asked to reply on behalf of my hon. and learned Friend the Minister for Trade.
Percentage of income paid in income tax and national insurance contributions Half average earnings Three quarters average earnings Average earnings One and half time average earnings Twice average earnings Tax Nic Tax Nic Tax Nic Tax Nic Tax Nic Single Person 1981–82 17.7 7.7 21.8 7.6 23.8 7.7 25.9 7.7 27.5 6.0 1982–83 17.1 8.7 21.4 8.7 23.6 8.7 25.7 8.7 26.9 6.9 Married couple without children 1981–82 10.7 7.7 17.2 7.7 20.4 7.7 23.6 7.7 25.2 6.0 1982–83 9.9 8.7 16.6 8.7 19.9 8.7 23.3 8.7 25.0 6.9 Married couple with one child 1981–82 10.0 7.2 16.3 7.4 19.6 7.5 23.0 7.6 24.7 5.9 1982–83 9.2 8.1 15.8 8.3 19.2 8.4 22.7 8.5 24.5 6.7 Married couple with two children 1981–82 9.3 6.7 15.6 7.0 18.9 7.2 22.4 7.4 24.3 5.8 1982–83 8.6 7.6 15.0 7.9 18.5 8.1 22.1 8.3 24.0 6.6 Married couple with four children 1981–82 8.2 5.9 14.3 6.4 17.7 6.7 21.4 7.0 23.4 5.6 1982–83 7.5 6.7 13.7 7.2 17.3 7.6 21.1 7.9 23.2 6.4