HC Deb 27 May 1924 vol 174 cc212-3
46. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer approximately what percentage of the cost of articles produced and manufactured in Great Britain has to be paid in local and imperial taxation?

Mr. GRAHAM

I regret that the information necessary for such a calculation is not available.

47. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total annual amount of the local and Imperial taxation in Great Britain; and what is the amount per head of the population?

Mr. GRAHAM

As the answer is in tabular form, I will, with the hon. and gallant Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

— 1923–24.
Amount. Per head.
£ £ s. d.
Imperial Taxation 708,576,000* 16 7 2
Local Rates 161,591,000 3 14 7
Total 870,167,000 20 1 9
1924–25.
Imperial Taxation 677,410,000* 15 12 9
Local Rates Not avail able.
* Budget figures less amount attributable to Northern Ireland.