HC Deb 21 June 1979 vol 968 cc670-1W
14. Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give a list showing the United Kingdom exports per head of the population compared with those of the other members of the European Economic Community Norway, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and the United Sates of America, Japan, and Australia during each of the past four years.

Mr. Biffen

Following is the information:

estimated to have paid the equivalent of between 20 per cent. and 30 per cent. of the widows' pension in income tax on all sources of income 1977–78; some 50,000 between 30 per cent. and 40 per cent.; and some 185,000 ever 40 per cent.

Mr. Field

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update the answer given to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr. Rooker), Official Report, 29 November 1978, column 222, taking into account the Budget changes and adding in gross income levels of £25,000, £30,000 and £35,000.

Mr. Peter Rees

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

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