§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in theOfficial Report tables showing for those above and for those below pensionable age, the estimated number of tax units in receipt of more than £200 gross in composite rate interest in 1986–87 and the average amount received, together with his estimates for 1988–89; and if he will divide the figures to show the amounts for those above and those below pensionable age by range of total income up to a lower limit of £100,000 and distinguishing between single persons, one-earner and two-earner married couples.
Aged 65 and over with composite rate interest over £200 net Aged under 65 with composite rale interest over £200 net Lower Limit of total income Number Average Amount Number Average Amount £ £ £ Single People 2,200 368,000 1,090 249,000 915 10,000 85,600 2,560 139,000 1,360 20,000 25,900 4,130 49,200 (2,400) 50,000 (2,000) (6,800) 4,100 (3,000) 100,000 (400) (18,600) (900) (6,800) Married Couples without wives earned income 2,200 202,000 960 144,000 (800) 10,000 63,200 2,370 116,000 1,150 20,000 28,600 3,040 115,000 (2,220) 50,000 2,160 (5,900) 15,400 (2,240) 100,000 (500) (11,100) 3,550 4,900 Married Couples with wives earned income 2,200 141,000 830 128,200 880 10,000 140,000 2,170 422,000 950 20,000 36,500 3,180 348,000 1,270 50,000 (5,600) (12,200) 28,700 2,910 100,000 (900) (18,600) 4,910 5,110