§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what the total share of national income received by the poorest 10 per cent. of the population was in(a) 1997, (b) 1999 and (c) 2001; [45290]
(2) what percentage of people living below (a) 50 per cent., (b) 60 per cent. and (c) 70 per cent. of median income are in receipt of a means-tested benefit. [45556]
§ Malcolm WicksSuch information as is available can be found in the publication "Households Below Average Income 1994–95 to 1999–2000", a copy of which can be found in the Library.