§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people were(a) starting rate, (b) basic rate and (c) higher rate tax payers in (i) 2001–02 and (ii) 2002–03; and how many he estimates will be in each category in (A) 2003–04 and (B) 2004–05 based on 2002–03 bandings. [108589]
§ Mr. BoatengThe information is given in the table.
Number of taxpayers (thousands) Starting rate Basic rate Higher rate 2001–02 3,040 22,070 2,940 2002–03 3,080 22,460 3,050 Using 2002–03 starting rate band and basic rate limit 2003–04 3,420 23,050 3,360 2004–05 3,240 23,530 3,850 These estimates are based upon the 2000–01 Survey of Personal Incomes and are consistent with the Budget 2003.