§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total net tax liability on earnings of £6,500 for(a) two single people sharing accommodation where income is equally divided, (b) a married couple with a single wage, (c) a married couple with two equal wages, (d) a married couple on a single wage with two children, and (e) a married couple on a single wage with four children.
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§ Mr. Norman LamontI have been asked to reply. Information is given in the table.
Income tax liability less child benefit on earnings of £6,500 in 1988–89 Income tax liability less child benefit £ per annum £ per week (a) Two single people sharing accommodation, each earning £3,250 322.50 6.20 (b) Married couple, husband earning £6,500 601.25 11.56 (c) Married couple, each earning £3,250 — — (d) Married couple, husband earning £6,500, with two children -152.75 -2.94 (e) Married couple, husband earning £6,500 with four children -906.75 -17.44