§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the change in take-home pay after tax and inflation for a one-earner couple on average male earnings with two children for the years(a) 1978–79 and 1996–97 (b) 1991–92 and 1996–97 and (c) 1995–96 and 1996–97. [3729]
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§ Mr. JackThe estimates are as follows:
Growth in take-home pay after tax and inflation One earner couple on average male earnings with two children £ per week (1995–96 prices) £ per week (1995–96 prices) 1978–79 to 1996–97 88.20 4,590 1991–92 to 1996–97 13.20 690 1995–96 to 1996–97 8.60 450 This information has been published in table 3 of the HM Treasury's living standards press release.