HC Deb 27 October 1986 vol 103 cc53-5W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the gain per individual arising from each relevant component of the 1986 Budget, both at current prices and net of indexation for those at one half and three-quarters of average earnings, average earnings, and one and a half, two, five and 10 times average earnings; and if he will provide comparable figures for each budget since 1979.

Mr. Norman Lamont

[pursuant to his reply, 21 October 1986, c. 810]: The information is in the tables. Further information could be supplied only at disproportionate costs.

1 Excluding the abolition of investment income surcharge.
2 Full time adult males (all occupations) forecast earnings for 1986–87 £212.70 per week.
3 Assuming the changes to personal allowances, the reduced rate band, and the higher rate threshold are made first.