HC Deb 08 June 1989 vol 154 c206W
90. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of total income tax revenue was paid by higher rate taxpayers in 1978–79; and what proportion was paid by them in 1988–89.

108. Mr. Andrew MacKay

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of total income tax revenue was paid by higher rate taxpayers in 1978–79; and what proportion was paid by them in 1988–89.

122. Mr. Paice

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of total income tax revenue was paid by higher rate taxpayers in 1978–79; and what proportion was paid by them in 1988–89.

Mr. Norman Lamont

In 1978–79 higher rate taxpayers were liable to pay 20 per cent. of total income tax due. By 1988–89 their share had increased to 32 per cent.