§ 19. Ms. Harmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in income tax and national insurance contributions as a proportion of personal income for those on average earnings or less, since 1978–79 to 1982–83.
§ Mr. WakehamAt average earnings and below, increases between 1978–79 and 1982–83 in income tax and national insurance contributions as a percentage of earnings lie within the range from 1½ to 5½ percentage points. These increases include a 2¼ point increase in national insurance contributions, off-set for some taxpayers by a reduction in their average rate of income tax.
§ 45. Mr. Newensasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in income tax and national insurance contributions combined, as a proportion of personal income, for a family man with two children, wife not working, on (a) half average earnings and (b) three-quarters, in the period from 1978–79 to 1982–83.
§ Mr. WakehamThe following table shows income tax plus national insurance contributions less child benefit as a percentage of earnings, for a married man with two children:
Year Half average earnings Three quarters average ernings 1978–79 2.9 15.1 1982–83 7.8 18.1
§ Mr. Watsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue from income tax, including investment income surcharge, for 1982–83.
§ Mr. RidleyIt is estimated that receipts of income tax, including investment income surcharge, in 1982–83 will be about £30½ billion.