§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the number and percentage of taxpayers in(a) the United Kingdom, (b) Wales and (c) Mid-Glamorgan who pay at (i) 25 per cent. rate and (ii) 40 per cent. rates of tax; and what will be the change on the numbers paying at these rates following the Budget. [5427]
§ Mr. JackIt is not possible to provide a reliable breakdown below United Kingdom level for 1996–97, either before or after the Budget. The latest available information covers 1993–94 and is given in the table.
Top rate of tax of 25 per cent Top rate of tax of 40 per cent Thousands Percentage1 Thousands Percentage1 United Kingdom2 18,090 72.3 1,740 7.0 Wales 799 71.8 48 4.4 Mid Glamorgan 140 71.5 7 3.7 1 of total number of taxpayers including those liable to only the lower rate of tax. 2 includes members of HM Forces, the Merchant Navy, civil servants serving overseas and non-residents liable to UK tax who cannot be allocated to regions.