HC Deb 14 October 1912 vol 42 c783
62. Mr. LEES SMITH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state what was the true revenue per head derived from indirect taxation in Great Britain and Ireland, respectively, for the last financial year?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

For the financial year 1911–12 the estimated true revenue from indirect taxation per head was—

Great Britain … … £1 9 2
Ireland … … 1 8 7
For the purpose of this calculation, all Customs and Excise Duties, excepting licences and Railway Duty, are treated as indirect taxes.