HC Deb 14 November 1967 vol 754 cc69-70W
Mr. Monro

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average income of self-employed persons in England and Scotland, respectively, in 1964–65 and 1965–66.

Mr. Harold Lever

The average incomes after deducting capital allowances are as follows:—

Year of assessment England Scotland
£ £
1964–65 938 1,013
1965–66 1,007 1,045
Incomes below the effective exemption limit are excluded and wives with incomes from self-employment are counted separately from their husbands.