HC Deb 26 June 1979 vol 969 c172W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many wage earners did not pay income tax on their earnings in the last financial year; and what is the estimate for the present financial year.

Mr. Peter Rees

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 21 June 1979], gave the following answer:

I regret that there is insufficient information upon which to base a reliable estimate.