§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what amounts of income tax were or are payable by a single person with the following gross earnings in each of the specified years:(a) £4,000 in 1985–86, (b) £4,210 in 1986–87, (c) £4,440 in 1987–88 and (d) £4,680 in 1988–89.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe information is in the table. It is assumed that no allowances or reliefs other than the single personal allowance are claimed.
Income tax liability of a single person Financial year Income Income tax liability £ per year £ 1985–86 4,000 538.50 1986–87 4,210 543.75 1987–88 4,440 544.05 1988–89 4,680 518.75