§ Mr. PaiceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of gross earned income for a married couple with average household income was taken by(a) income tax, (b) national insurance, (c) VAT and (d) excise duties, during the year 1996–97. [3349]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe information requested can be obtained from Table 13.7b of the Tax Benefit Reference Manual 1997–98 Edition, a copy of which has been placed in the House of Commons Library.