§ Mr. Meacherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the annual gain under the tax credits proposals to
£m. Total Below 1,600 1,600–2,500 2,500–5,000 Above 5,000 Retirement pensioners … 225 190 20 15 — Others— No children … 220 45 120 35 20 1 child … 275 125 105 40 5 2 children … 345 125 145 65 10 3 children … 140 50 55 30 5 4 or more children … 90 15 55 15 5