§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received concerning the effect Government tax policies will have from the beginning of April on the economic well-being of the average family with two children and one spouse on average male earnings.
§ Mr. DorrellTreasury Ministers have received a number of representations concerning the effects of the Government's tax policies on the living standards of families.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received concerning the cost to the average family of the cumulative tax increases announced since March 1993.
§ Mr. DorrellTreasury Ministers have received a number of representations.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the tax burden of a married couple on typical earnings and with two children.
§ Mr. DorrellA single-earner couple with two children on average earnings is likely to pay under 22 per cent. of its gross earnings in income tax and national insurance contributions in 1994–95. Under the last Labour Government it paid 23 per cent. on average.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the change in the tax burden 875W for a married couple on typical earnings, and with two children, since 1978–79 is accounted for by increases and extensions in VAT.
§ Sir John CopeThe change in the tax burden since 1978–79 has been determined by a range of factors, including the growth in real earnings as well as changes in the tax system. Reliable estimates of the contribution of changes in the rate and coverage of VAT are not available.