§ Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons have incomes too low to be eligible for tax at the present rates; how many persons are eligible to pay tax at each of the rates up to the standard rate; and how many pay super tax.
§ Mr. SimonThe estimated numbers in 1958–59 are as follows:
Thousands Not liable to Income Tax … 2,300 Liable at 2s. 3d. … 2,750 Liable at 4s. 9d. … 7,150 Liable at 6s. 9d. … 4,800 Liable at 8s. 6d. … 3,700 Liable to Surtax … 345 The joint income of a husband and wife is counted as one unit.