§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what are the most recent estimates of the number of people who are(a) under state retirement age 395W and (b) over state retirement age, and receiving a pension from a recognised scheme, giving in each case the number who are (i) non-taxpayers, (ii) basic rate taxpayers and (iii) higher rate taxpayers, in the United Kingdom;
(2) what are the most recent estimates of the number of people who are (a) under state retirement age and (b) over state retirement age, and receiving (i) an occupational pension and (ii) a personal pension, giving in each case the number who are (1) non-taxpayers, (2) basic rate taxpayers and (3) higher rate taxpayers in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. DorrellThe latest estimates of the number of people in receipt of an occupational pension in 1993–94 are in the table. Information is not available on the number of people receiving personal pensions.
Number in receipt of an occupational pension (thousands) Aged under 65 Aged 65 or over Lower rate taxpayers 400 1,000 Basic rate taxpayers 900 1,100 Higher rate taxpayers 70 80