HC Deb 17 May 1966 vol 728 cc214-5W
Mr. Dickens

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the percentage of total personal income distributed as wages, salaries and pensions, forces' pay, social security benefits, mixed in come and property in 1938, 1950, 1955, 1960, and 1965, respectively.

Mr. MacDermot

The information is as follows:

PERCENTAGES OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME BEFORE TAX
1938 1950 1955 1960 1965
Wages 37.8 41.9 43.3 40.6 64.0
Salaries 17.9 20.9 22.1 24.1
Forces' pay 1.3 2.1 2.3 1.9 1.6
Employers' contributions to national insurance and health 1.1 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.8
Employers' contributions to pension funds* 1.4 2.3 2.5 2.9 2.8
Income from self-employment† 12.7 12.8 10.8 9.6 8.4
Rent, dividends and interest 22.3 11.3 10.0 11.1 11.2
Social security benefits, etc.‡ 5.4 6.8 7.1 7.8 9.2
Total personal income 100 100 100 100 100
* In the case of unfunded schemes, the figures relate to pensions and gratuities actually paid to retired employees.
† Before providing for depreciation and stock appreciation.
‡ This covers all current grants from public authorities to the personal sector.

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