Written question asked by Ian Pearson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: What estimate he has made of the average amount of income tax paid on investment income by (a) pensioner and (b) non-pensioner households with annual investment income of (i) less than £50, (ii) £50 to £99, (iii) £100 to £499 and (iv) over £500 for the most recent year for which information is available. - Inc ref to 290 c441-2W.

Answer: Mr. Pearson: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the average amount of income tax paid on investment income by (a) pensioner and (b) non-pensioner households with annual investment income of (i) less than £50, (ii) £50 to £99, (iii) £100 to £499 and (iv) over £500 for the most recent year for which information is available. [20555] Mr. Jack: Reliable information on the investment income of households is not available. Information on individual taxpayers' investment income was given in my answer to the hon. Member on 18 February 1997-- Official Report, columns 441-42.

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