§ Mr. Marlowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the increase in real net earnings for different household types, and at different income levels, between 1973–74 and 1978–79, 1978–79 and 1983–84 and over the last 10 years.
§ Mr. LawsonExpressing real net earnings in index number form.
With 1973–74=100, the figures for 1978–79 are as follows: 1973–74=100 ½ ¾ 1 2 5 Single 98.9 97.8 97.1 95.9 81.3 Married, no children 102.4 100.3 99.2 97.5 82.9 Married, two children 104.3 102.0 100.5 98.5 82.9
Taking 1978–79 as 100, the figures for 1983–84 are as follows: 1978–79=100 X average earnings ½ ¾ 1 2 5 Single 103.0 104.5 105.4 107.2 124.4 Married, no children 102.6 104.1 105.0 107.2 123.1 Married, two children 104.1 105.0 105.7 107.3 122.0
Taking 1973–74 as 100, the figures for 1983–84 are as follows: 1973–74=100 X average earnings ½ ¾ 1 2 5 Single 101.9 102.2 102.3 102.8 101.1 Married, no children 105.1 104.5 104.2 104.6 102.0 Married, two children 108.5 107.1 106.2 105.7 101.1 The assumptions underlying these figures are the same as those shown in the answer to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr. Rooker) on 23 November 1983. —[Vol. 49, c. 170–72.] For the family with children these are assumed to be under the age of 11.