§ Mr. DewarTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will provide statistics similar to table A3, page 63, of the "Households Below Average Income 213W Statistical Analysis" 1979, 1990–91, to include the top 40 per cent., 30 per cent., 20 per cent. and 10 per cent. of income distribution for 1979, 1988–89 and 1990–91, for income before housing costs and income after housing costs.
§ Mr. BurtThe information is in the tables.
Share of total income (per cent.) (including self-employed) 1979 1988–89 1990–91 Income before housing costs Top 40 per cent. 58 63 64 Top 30 per cent. 47 52 53 Top 20 per cent. 35 40 41 Top 10 per cent. 21 25 26
Percentage change 1979 to 1990–91 in real income by decile group. Decile Group Median Including self-employed Decile 6 Decile 7 Decile 8 Decile 9 Decile 10 Income before housing costs 27 31 36 43 58 Income after housing costs 28 33 38 45 62
Decile Group Median Excluding self-employed Decile 6 Decile 7 Decile 8 Decile 9 Decile 10 Income before housing costs 27 30 36 43 56 Income after housing costs 28 33 38 44 61 Note:
Figures relate to the United Kingdom and are based on income equivalised for the household size and composition.