§ Ms CorstonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what programme of research he proposes to introduce to assess the impact of macro-economic, taxation and other policies on family wellbeing and inequalities and poverty, with particular reference to women, as agreed in the programme of action resolved at the world summit for social development, article 27a. [22271]
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. and learned Friend keeps the tax regime and its impact on the economy and particular groups under continual review. As a result of our policies the average income of all economic groups and family types has risen since we came into office in 1979.