HC Deb 15 March 1985 vol 75 c311W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the Exchequer what percentage of earnings was absorbed

Income tax plus NI contributions less child benefit as percentage of gross earnings
1978–79 1984–85
Gross earnings as percentage of average earnings* Gross earnings £ per year Single † Married man with two children Gross earnings £ per year Single Married man with two children
Percentage Percentage Percentage Percentage
16 758 0.0 -35.2 1,500 0.0 -45.9
52 2,527 24.3 3.9 5,000 27.0 6.3
126 6,067 33.2 24.7 12,000 34.0 25.4
209 10,111 34.0 28.4 20,000 34.1 28.4
523 25,270 53.3 49.9 50,000 45.9 43.1
* For full time males paid at adult rates.
† Both under 11.

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