HC Deb 08 November 1977 vol 938 cc77-8W
Mr. Raison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in theOfficial Reporta table showing for 1973–74 and 1977–78 the effective rate of tax plus social security contributions for a man with two children aged under 11 years having income, all earned, equivalent to the national average earnings, twice the average, and three times the average, making necessary adjustments for family allowance and child benefit.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Raison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in theOfficial Reporta table showing for 1973–74 and 1977–78 the effective rate of tax plus social security contribution for a man with two children aged under 11 years having income, all earned, equivalent to the average for full time adult male workers (new earnings survey), twice the average, and three times the average, making necessary adjustments for family allowance and child benefit.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Pardoe

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost for a full year at 1977 prices of a reduced rate tax level of 25 per cent. on the first £1,000, £1,500, £2,000, £3,000, £4,000 of taxable income; and what would be the cost in each case of reducing the standard rate of income tax to 30 per cent. on the remainder of the present standard rate band.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.