HC Deb 21 December 1981 vol 15 cc305-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) on what basis it has been calculated that Great Britain's net contribution to the European Economic Community will be limited to £55 million; if this figure relates to the calendar or fiscal year; and if the net total takes account of rebates paid in the current year in respect of the previous one or rebates to be paid in the next year in respect of the current one;

(2) if he is now in a position to set out a table showing the net contribution made by the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community in the calendar years 1980 and 1981 after taking account of rebates paid in respect of both those years or due to be paid in respect of those years;

(3) what were the actual cash payments to, and receipts received from, the European Economic Community in the calendar year 1980; and what estimate he has made of the comparable net cash payments to be made in 1981 and 1982, respectively.

Mr. Ridley

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.