HC Deb 18 April 1978 vol 948 cc128-9W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the number of tax payers who will pay tax in the 25 per cent. band only.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 17th April 1978], gave the following information:

About 4 million, counting earning wives separately.