HC Deb 05 April 1973 vol 854 c155W
27. Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue which will be produced by import levies in the year beginning 1st January 1973; how much of this will be retained by Her Majesty's Gov ernment; and how much will be passed on to the EEC Central Fund.

Mr. Nott

Including protective duties, about £390 million. Of this we shall retain about £265 million, the remainder being the estimated gross United Kingdom contribution to the Community Budget.