Direct and Indirect Taxation.

HC Deb 16 April 1913 vol 51 cc1931-2

44. Mr. SAMUEL ROBERTS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the percentages, respectively, of direct and indirect taxation collected for the year 1912–13?

Mr. ROBERTSON

Direct taxes, 57.61 per cent.; indirect taxes, 42.39 per cent.