Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people in the East Ham constituency are self-employed; and what proportion that number makes up of (a) those in work and (b) the working age population.
It is estimated that the number of self employed taxpayers in the parliamentary constituency of East Ham is approximately 8,500. This represents around 16% of all taxpayers in work in East Ham, and an estimated 8% of all individuals of working age in East Ham. Figures relate to the 2014-15 tax year, which is currently the latest information available.