HC Deb 19 February 1980 vol 979 c171W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much income tax was received from each of the following income groups, for the latest year for which figures are available (a) under £3,000, (b) under £4,000, (c) under £5,000. and (d) over £5,000.

Mr. Peter Rees

The following information relates to the estimated tax accrual for 1978–79, the latest year available:

Range of Total Income Estimated Income tax £million
under 3,000 1,600
under 4,000 3,800
under 5,000 6,300
over 5,000 14,100

Incomes of a married couple have been added together.