§ Mr. Corrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with present production levels in the United Kingdom milk sector.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerYes, Sir. Given the constraints arising, particularly from the current dairy surplus within
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Percentage of income paid in income tax and national insurance contributions Half average earnings Three-quarters average earnings Average earnings One and a half times average earnings Twice average earnings Tax NIC Tax NIC Tax NIC Tax NIC Tax NIC Single person 1981–82 17.7 7.7 21.8 7.7 23.9 7.7 25.9 7.7 27.5 6.0 1982–83 17.0 8.7 21.3 8.7 23.5 8.7 25.7 8.7 26.8 6.9 Married couple without children 1981–82 10.8 7.7 17.2 7.7 20.4 7.7 23.6 7.7 25.2 6.0 1982–83 9.7 8.7 16.4 8.7 19.8 8.7 23.2 8.7 24.9 6.9 Married couple with one child* 1981–82 10.1 7.2 16.4 7.4 19.7 7.5 23.0 7.6 24.8 5.9 the European Community, I believe that production levels within the United Kingdom milk sector have held up well, and that the prospects for the coming year are encouraging.