HC Deb 20 July 1973 vol 860 c236W
Mr. Atkinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons, at the latest available estimates and who are receiving over £5,000 a year, are subject to Schedule D tax assessment; and what percentage they represent of the total.

Mr. Nott

In 1970–71, the latest year for which estimates are available, the information is as follows:

000's
Schedule D, Cases I and II 135
Schedule D, Cases III—VII 145
(a) Married couples are counted as one unit
(b) An unknown number of cases are counted under more than one heading so that the percentage requested cannot be calculated

Mr. Atkinson

asked the Chancellor ot the Exchequer how many persons, of the 625,000 estimated to have an annual income of £5,000 and above, have their income wholly earned, partially earned and wholly unearned, respectively.

Mr. Nott

About 210,000,395,000 and 20,000 respectively, counting married couples as one unit.