HC Deb 07 March 1967 vol 742 c234W
47. Mr. Dickens

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take to increase the proportion of the national income going to wages and salaries, in view of recent trends.

Mr. Callaghan

The main instrument available to the Government to promote a proper distribution of the national income is the tax system, but my hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate my Budget Statement.

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