HC Deb 08 November 1977 vol 938 cc78-9W
Mr. Raison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish an estimate for the real take-home pay of the average industrial worker for 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, and 1977–78 on a basis 1945–46 equals 100, comparable with figures given in Written Answer,Official Report, 22nd July 1977, c.773–4.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

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

Mr. Raison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, pursuant to his reply of 4th May 1977, he will now update the table he then published in theOfficial Reportin answer to the Question of the hon. Member for Chingford (Mr. Tebbit), which showed changes in the real take-home pay of the average worker.

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 state, or estimate, what percentage of income was paid in income tax and employee's national insurance contributions, respectively. and in total, by a single man and by a married man with two children under 11 years, each having average earnings in 1973–74, 1976–77 and 1977–78, on a basis comparable with Written Answer, Official Report,16th December 1975, c. 565.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

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

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what percentage the real disposable income of an employee on average industrial wages has increased since the present Government was elected in February 1974.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

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

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