§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of real take-home pay for a married man on male average earnings since 1978–79.
§ Mr. Norman LamontSince 1978–79, real take-home pay has risen by almost 24 per cent. for a married man on average earnings. Average earnings are those for men in all occupations paid at adult rates, working a full week whose pay is unaffected by absence.