§ Ms. ShortTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much average real take-home pay has increased for (i) a single person and (ii) a married couple since 1978–79.
§ Mr. LilleyReal take-home pay this year for a single person on average male earnings is estimated to be 40 per cent. higher than in 1978–79. For a married couple with non-earning wife and the husband on average male earnings the increase is estimated to be 38 per cent.