HC Deb 29 June 1927 vol 208 c401
36. Sir J. MARRIOTT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the ratio between direct and indirect taxation for each of the years ending 31st March, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927?

Mr. McNEILL

With my hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate these figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the figures:

The ratio between the yield of direct taxation, including Excess Profits Duty and indirect taxation was:

Direct. Indirect.
Year to 31st March,
1919 79.5* 20.5
1920 72.0* 28.0
1021 68.16* 31.84
1922 62.71 37.29
1923 64.42 35.58
1924 63.46 36.54
1925 66.93 33.07
1926 65.99 34.01
1927 64.43 35.57
The pre-War figure was 57.5 42.5
*Includes very large payments for Excess Profits Duty.