HC Deb 07 June 1989 vol 154 cc163-4W
Sir William Shelton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what would a(a) single person on half average earnings, (b) single person on average earnings and (c) typical ward sister pay in capital value rates and local income tax combined, assuming an 80/20 capital rate to local income tax split if he or she lived in a property in Lambeth worth (i) £65,000, (ii) £75,000, (iii) £85,000, (iv) £100,000 and (v) £150,000.

Mr. Gummer

The information requested is provided in the table.

Illustrative annual liability in Lambeth under a system of capital value rates combined with local income tax, 1988–89
Property value £ (a) single person1 earning £6,360 £ (b) single person2 earning £12,725 £ (c) typical3 ward sister £
65,000 1,220 1,400 1,415
75,000 1,395 1,570 1,585
85,000 1,656 1,745 1,755
100,000 1,825 2,000 2,015
150,000 2,685 2,860 2,875
Notes:
1 Assuming taxable income of £3,755 per year.
2 Assuming taxable income of £10,120 per year.
3 Assuming taxable income of £10,595 per year.

The figures are based on the illustrative tax rates placed in the Library on 23 June 1988 and are for 1988–89. No allowance has been made for rebates for those on low income. They assume that the person lives alone, in each case.