HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc109-11W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table comparing the top rate of income tax in Great Britain with the 10 countries throughout the world which have the lowest top rate of income tax, excluding local income tax.

child tax allowances and provision of Estimates relating to financial years 1939–48 and 1974–75 are set out below:

authority debt in the financial year ended 31st March 1975 and 31st March 1976; and what are the anticipated figures for the year to 31st March 1977.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Following is the information:

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, from international sources available to him, he will publish a table showing the 10 countries throughout the world with the highest top rates of income tax, excluding local income tax.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table comparing the starting point for income tax in the United Kingdom with that of each of the 10 countries throughout the world which have the lowest starting points for income tax, exclusive of local taxation.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, from international sources available to him, he will publish a table showing the 10 countries in the world which have the highest starting point for income tax, excluding local taxation.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.