§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what increase in gross income would be required on 1st May 1976 to maintain the real disposable income of a married man with two children under 11 years of age, taking into account payment of tax, national insurance and 5 per cent. superannuation fund contributions, who on 1st May 1974 earned: (a) £30 per week and (b) the average industrial earnings at that date.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe figures are as follows:
is, the new level for supplementary benefit plus £6.95 to cover rent and rates.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonAssuming the tax rates and allowances proposed for 1976–77, the weekly figures are £3.10 tax and £2.65 national insurance contribution.