HC Deb 29 March 1973 vol 853 cc378-9W
Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the tax threshold for a married man with two children under 11 years of age, in each of the years since 1963–64.

Mr. Nott

The thresholds for earned income—including family allowances— were as follows:

£ a year
1963–64 736
1964–65 736
1965–66 733
1966–67 733
1967–68 733
1968–69 687
1969–70 724
1970–71 840
1971–72 943
1972–73 1,116

Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage rise in the tax threshold for a married man

Earned Income Investment Income Notes
Belgium 55.0 55.0 Plus 6 per cent. surcharge for local authorities
Denmark 40.95 40.95 Plus local income taxes 15–25 per cent.
France 43.2 (employment) 60.0
60.0 (other)
Germany 59.9 59.9 Including proposed 10 per cent. surcharge
Republic of Ireland 80.0 80. 0
Italy Approximately Approximately Includes various surcharges
90.0 90. 0
Luxembourg 57.0 57.0
Netherlands 71.0 71.0
United Kingdom 75.4 88.75

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