HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 c57W
Mr. Knox

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what amount of income tax was paid (a) per household in each financial year since 1973–74 and (b) per capita in each financial year since 1973–74.

Mr. Peter Rees

Following is the information:

Net payment of income tax and surtax
Per household Per capita
£ £
1973–74 389 133
1974–75 536 187
1975–76 773 270
1976–77 862 305
1977–78 872 312
1978–79 (provisional) 935 336

Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many taxpayers paid income tax in each of the three top bands in 1974, and in the latest year for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Rees

The number of people paying a marginal rate of tax corresponding to the top three rates of income tax in 1974–75 and in 1979–80 is estimated as follows:

Thousands
1974–75
68 per cent. 36
73 per cent. 26
83 per cent. 26
1979–80*
50 per cent. 110
55 per cent. 40
60 per cent. 60
*Provisional