§ Mr. Rookerasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her answer on 17 January, Official Report, c. 161, about the main reason why taxes have risen, if she will give figures in real terms for the items mentioned in that answer.
§ The Prime MinisterSince 1978–79, average male earnings (all occupations) have increased by 6 per cent. in real terms, and real net take-home pay, for a man on average earnings has increased by about 5 per cent.