§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the national wealth was owned by the richest 1 per cent., 5 per cent. and 10 per cent., respectively, of the population in each of the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe estimated proportions of the total wealth of individuals owned by the richest 1 per cent., 5 per cent., and 10 per cent. of the population aged 15 and over are as follows:
Year Richest 1 per cent. Richest 5 per cent. Percentages Richest 10 per cent. 1960 … 38 64 77 1961 … 38 64 77 1962 … 37 62 75 1963 … 37 64 77 1964 … 36 63 76 1965 … 35 62 76 Corresponding estimates for other years are not available.