HC Deb 10 May 1977 vol 931 c456W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the proportion of total income tax and surtax raised from the following groups of income recipients in each year since 1971–72: (a) top 1 per cent., (b) top 10 per cent., (c) top 40 per cent., (d) bottom 30 per cent. and (e) bottom 10 per cent.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The proportion of total income tax and surtax raised from the groups of income recipients is as follows:

1977–78, before the Budget changes take effect and after they do so.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 6th May 1977], gave the following information:

The estimated numbers are:

Year Million
1976–77 1.4
1977–78 before Budget changes 1.8
1977–78 after Budget changes 1.0

A married couple are counted as one taxpayer.