HC Deb 06 December 1990 vol 182 cc205-6W
20. Mr. Morgan

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage of gross income paid in total taxation including national insurance by a married couple with one earner and two children on average wages and treating child benefit as negative income tax in 1978–79 and 1989–90.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

Approximately 35 per cent. and 36 per cent. respectively. Over the same period, measured at 1990 prices, the same family has enjoyed an increase in real net income of over £58 per week, compared with a rise of less than £1.40 under the last Labour Government.

25. Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of non-oil gross domestic product non-oil taxes and national insurance contributions represented in(a) 1978–79 and (b) 1989–90.

Mr. Maples

In 1978–79 it was 34¾ per cent. and 34¼ per cent. in 1989–90.

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