§ Mr. Knoxasked 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 ReesFollowing 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. Deakinsasked 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 ReesThe 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