§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the share of total national post-tax income taken by the richest 1 per cent., the next 9 per cent., the middle 60 per cent., and the poorest 30 per cent. in 1959, 1963, 1967, 1970, 1974, 1979, 1983 and 1988, or the latest available date.
§ Mr. LilleyI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. Therefore, I shall write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.