HC Deb 29 October 1980 vol 991 c299W
27. Mr. Leighton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much money has been received from the European Economic Community so far towards projects in Great Britain in order to redress the imbalance in our contribution receipts from the European Economic Community budget.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Lincoln (Mr. Carlisle) on 27 October.

29. Mr. Jay

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what gross contribution has been made by the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community budget to date in 1980.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

In the period from 1 January to 30 September this year the United Kingdom's gross contribution to the European Community budget was £1,354 million. In the same period receipts by the United Kingdom amounted to £671 million, giving a net contribution of £683 million.