§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent a single man, and a married man with a taxed income of £13,000 per annum plus the supply and upkeep of a car, petrol, driver and all expenses worth £12,800 per annum tax free, would have to pay tax if this
Tax payable (a) (b) at 1978–79 tax rates and allowances at tax rates and allowances proposed for 1979–80 Effect of Budget changes £ £ £ Single person … … … … … 9,018 6,465 2,553 Married couple, no children … … … 8,864 6,367 2,497