§ Mr. JackTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many family units with annual gross earnings of £20,000 to £25,000 and £25,000 and above receive child benefit; and what is the value of these payments for each income group;
(2) how many family units who pay higher rate income tax receive child benefit; and how much these payments cost.
§ Mr. Norman LamontEstimates for 1988–89 are as follows:
Number of tax units receiving child benefit (thousands) Cost of child benefit (£ million) Earned income: £20,000 to £25,000 600 400 £25,000 and over 690 470 Higher rate taxpayers 500 350