§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the direct tax burden has changed for those on below average earnings since 1979.
§ Mr. Norman LamontIncome tax liabilities of single people and married couples with total income below 419W average earnings are £3.4 billion less in 1987–88 than they would be if the 1978–79 tax regime had been retained and indexed for inflation. Average earnings are those for full-time males (all occupations) paid at adult rates and they are estimated at £229.80 per week in 1987–88.