§ Mr. Parkasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate of revenue in 1977–78 from (a)direct taxation and (b)indirect taxtion less subsidies; and how these figures compare with revenue from the same sources in 1975–76.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe information is given below:
£ million Direct taxes and employees national insurance contributions Indirect taxes and employers national insurance contributions less subsidies 1975–76 20,812 15,716 1977–78 25,388 23,702 Source: National Accounts.