§ Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons have incomes too low to be eligible for tax at the present rates; how many persons are eligible to pay tax at each of the rates up to the standard rate; and how many pay Surtax.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe number of incomes below the effective exemption limit of £180 is not known. The estimated numbers of incomes above £180 in 1960–61 are as follows:
Thousands Not liable … … … 2,500 Liable at 1s. 9d. … … … 2,500 Liable at 4s. 3d. … … … 7,000 Liable at 6s. 3d. … … … 5,400 Liable at 7s. 9d. … … … 4,600 Liable to Surtax … … … 450 The joint income of a married couple is counted as one unit.