HC Deb 09 June 1978 vol 951 cc284-5W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue from VAT on motor vehicles in 1977–78 and 1978–79.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

About £300 million in 1977–78 and £350 million in 1978–79.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue from VAT on motor spirit and derv, respectively, in 1977–78 and 1978–79.

Mr. Robert Sheldon.

About £300 million in 1977–78 and £325 million in 1978–79. Separate estimates for derv are not available but the amount is likely to be small.