§ 48. Mr. T. SMITHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the percentage of revenue obtained by direct and indirect taxation for the financial year 1930–31 and the estimated percentages for the year 1933–34?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWith the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate the figures required in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following are the figures:
Indirect Taxes. | Direct Taxes. | |
Per cent. | Per cent. | |
1930–31 | 34.23 | 65.77 |
1933–34 (estimated) | 39.16 | 60.81 |