asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the tax threshold on income tax expressed as a percentage of average earnings for each of the last 20 years.

The figures are as follows:

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the increase in tax revenue which would follow from raising the standard rate of income tax by (a) 2p and (b) 6p at current levels of income and with no changes in the income tax allowances and rates.

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.