Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2009.

Taxation: Income Tax

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of taxpayers aged (a) 20–39, (b) 40–59, and (c) 60 or over, paid higher-rate income tax in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Answer

The information requested is provided in the table below.

	Proportion of taxpayers in each age group who paid higher rate income tax (%)
	20-39	40-59	60 or over
2006-07	10	17	8
2005-06	10	16	7
2004-05	9	15	7
2003-04	9	15	6
2002-03	10	15	5

Secondary information