§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the(a) investment and (b) earned income in (i) 1979–80 and (ii) 1995–96 for each income decile group. [4471]
§ Mrs. Angela Knight[holding answer 18 November 1996]The information requested falls within the responsibility of the chief executive of the Office for National Statistics. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.
Average per household (£ per year, rounded to nearest £10).
Investment income and earned income in 1979 and 1994–95 for each income decile group Bottom 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Top 1979 Earned income 350 700 1,650 3,100 4,340 5,200 6,210 7,390 8,090 10,830 Investment income 70 50 80 110 110 130 150 190 260 590 1994–95 Earned income 1,060 1,840 3,070 5,640 9,160 13,620 17,810 21,540 26,480 44,250 Investment income 160 170 210 320 440 570 740 860 1,240 3,600