Silly me!!?
No, I understand what you say Howard, but I was referring to Income Tax only. This tax is taken from many who planned their finances for the future whilst others who did not, benefit from their thrift.
The HRMC breakdown of individual income tax 'contributions' is probably another unnecessary expense but, for those eligible and interested, throws up food for thought.
It may, or may not, contribute to the pot that funds many of the services you quoted but the fact remains the taxation system favours some sections of society more than others.