HC Deb 15 December 1983 vol 50 cc569-70W
Dr. McDonald

asked the. Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report estimates from the 1981 family expenditure survey of (a) low-income families under pension age with children and (b) low income childless families and single people under pension age facing marginal tax rates of (i) 40 per cent. and over but less than 50 per cent. (ii) 50 per cent. and over but less than 75 per cent., (Ai) 75 per cent. and over but less than 100 per cent. and (iv) 100 per cent. or over.

Dr. Boyson

The information is not immediately available. I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.