§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the proportion of total income tax and surtax raised from the following groups of income recipients in each year since 1971–72: (a) top 1 per cent., (b) top 10 per cent., (c) top 40 per cent., (d) bottom 30 per cent. and (e) bottom 10 per cent.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe proportion of total income tax and surtax raised from the groups of income recipients is as follows:
1977–78, before the Budget changes take effect and after they do so.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 6th May 1977], gave the following information:
The estimated numbers are:
Year Million 1976–77 … 1.4 1977–78 before Budget changes … 1.8 1977–78 after Budget changes … 1.0 A married couple are counted as one taxpayer.