HC Deb 25 October 1990 vol 178 cc294-5W
28. Mr. Burns

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any plans for further reforms of the income tax system.

33. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any plans for further reforms of the income tax system.

Mr. Maude

We shall continue to keep under review all options for reforming the income tax system.

29. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of gross earnings a married couple with one earner on average earnings, with two children, paid in tax, treating child benefit as negative income tax, in 1978–79 and in 1989–90.

Mr. Maude

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Central (Mr. Caborn) earlier today.

38. Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the percentage of total tax revenue collected from higher band taxpayers; and what was the comparable figure in 1979.

Mr. Maude

In 1978–79, income tax liability at the higher rate accounted for 9 per cent. of total income tax liability. In 1990–91 it is estimated that this proportion will be about 20 per cent.

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