§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons in the United Kingdom had annual pre-tax incomes of(a) more than £400,000 and (b) between £200,000 and £400,000 at the latest date for which figures are available; and how many such people there were in 1973 and 1983, taking account of changes in prices.
Dr. Sir George YoungThe table provides estimates of numbers of individuals for 1992–93, the latest year for which information is available at such high levels of income, and for 1983–84 and 1973–74.
Pre-tax income range (adjusted for changes in prices) £200,000–£400,000 Thousands Above £400, 000 Thousands 1992–93 16 4 1983–84 3 1 1973–74 4 1 The income ranges used for 1983–84 and 1973–74 have been adjusted to take account of changes in retail prices up to 1992–93.