§ Dr. George TurnerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what change there has been in the income of an average working family(a) before and (b) after tax since May 1997. [135951]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownThe before-tax income of a single-earner family on average earnings with two children is expected to increase by 6 per cent. in real terms over the Parliament. After tax, it is expected to increase by 10 per cent. in real terms.