§ 40. Mr. Meacherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy with regard to the maximum original paid tax rate to be imposed on an average-paid manual worker taking into account the various schemes affecting him currently planned by various Departments.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinDepartments responsible for policies which are designed to give help on a selective basis consult about any implications for the marginal net return on increased gross earnings. The proposal that many families on average earnings will benefit from the recently announced rent rebate scheme stems from such consultations.