§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people make up the 1 per cent, of taxpayers who pay the most tax; and at what level of income does this 1 per cent, begin.
§ Mr. Norman LamontIt is estimated that in 1988–89 the top 1 per cent, of income tax payers comprises 210,000 single people and married couples, each with total income of at least £50,000.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people in the tax district which serves Nottingham are in the top 1 per cent, of taxpayers.
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§ Mr. Norman LamontA tax district serves the residents of a number of places, according to who is their employer. Information about the amount of income tax payable is not compiled for smaller areas of residence than counties.