HC Deb 03 February 1994 vol 236 cc822-3W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the change in taxation per individual arising from each relevant component of the 1994 Budget, both at current prices and net of indexation, for those at one half and three quarters of average earnings, average earnings, and one and a half, two, five and 10 times average earnings; and if he will provide comparable figures for last year.

Mr. Dorrell

[holding answer 26 January 1994]: Figures for the effects of income tax and national insurance contributions changes taking effect in 1994–95 and similar figures for 1993–94 are given in the table. The effects of indirect tax changes will vary with the spending pattern of the individual.

Garscadden of 3 November, Official Report, column 257, how many of the estimated 1.9 million families with children below the income tax threshold in 1993–94 are in paid work.

Mr. Dorrell

[holding answer 1 February 1994]: Approximately 0.7 million families with children below the income tax threshold in 1993–94 had some earnings from employment or self-employment.