HC Deb 25 March 1971 vol 814 cc217-8W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the total amount raised through direct taxation and through employees' contributions to the National Insurance fund is produced by men or women with an income of up to £1,500 per year gross, by those with an income of between £1,500 and £3,500 per year gross, by those with an income of between £3,500 and £10,000 per year gross, and by those with an income of more than £10,000 a year gross, respectively, at the latest available date.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The estimated figures are:

Income Percentage of income tax, surtax and national insurance contributions
Per cent.
Up to £1,500 40
£1,500–£3,500 35
£3,500–£10,000 15
Over £10,000 10

Wives gainfully occupied are treated separately from their husbands for this calculation.