HC Deb 08 June 1995 vol 261 cc266-7W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer—what are his latest estimates for(a) the south-east and (b) Greater London for (i) the number of income taxpayers, (ii) the number of income taxpayers with gross earnings above £70,000, (iii) the number of income taxpayers with gross earnings above £80,000 and (iv) the number of income taxpayers with gross earnings above £100,000. [25951]

Sir George Young

[holding answer 25 May 1995]: The table provides estimates for 1992–93, the latest available year for which information can be provided below the United Kingdom level.

Thousands
South East Greater London
Number of income taxpayers 8,440 3,190
Number with gross earnings over £70,000 90 47
Number with gross earnings over £80,000 70 39
Number with gross earnings over £100,000 46 27