HC Deb 09 December 1982 vol 33 c613W
24. Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer at what level of income tax starts for a married couple in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Mr. Ridley

For a married couple without children tax on employment income starts at the following income levels, expressed in £ sterling:

Country Amount
United Kingdom 2,446
France 3,480
Germany 3,235