HC Deb 14 May 1906 vol 157 c204
MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportions will be contributed to the estimated revenue of 1906–7 in Great Britain and in Ireland, respectively, by direct and indirect taxation; and what were the actual proportions so contributed by Great Britain and Ireland, respectively, in the years 1904–5 and 1905–6.

MR. ASQUITH

It is estimated that the Tax Revenue to be contributed by Great Britain in 1906–7 (excluding Coal Duty, but including the Local Taxation Revenues) will consist of 52.3 per cent. direct taxes and 47.7 per cent, indirect taxes. For Ireland the estimated proportions are 28.8 per cent, direct and 71.2 per cent, indirect.

The proportions of Direct and Indirect taxation in 1904–5 were:—

For Great Britain. For Ireland.
50.8 per cent. direct 27.4 per cent. direct
49.2 per cent, indirect, 72.6 per cent, indirect,

In 1905–6 the proportions were approximately:—

For Great Britain. For Ireland.
51.7 per cent. direct 28.3 per cent. direct
48.3 per cent. indirect. 71.7 per cent. indirect.