Share Ownership (Hansard, 6 April 1989)

HC Deb 06 April 1989 vol 150 c250W 250W

§ 26. Mr. Knowles
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the extent of share ownership in Britain.

§ 172. Mr. Squire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the extent of share ownership in Britain.

§ Mr. Norman Lamont
The joint Treasury and stock exchange survey carried out in January and February 1989 estimated that approximately 9 million people own shares, 20 per cent. of the adult population. This represents a threefold increase since 1979.