§ Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the annual revenue received by Her Majesty's Government from British Gas for the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithBritish Gas has incurred the following liabilities for tax and gas levy since 1973–74:
Taxation Gas Levy £ million 1973–74 81 — 1974–75 85 — 1975–76 92 — 1976–77 97 — 1977–78 149 — 1978–79 236 — 1979–80 247 — 1980–81 227 129 1981–82 191 394 1982–83 208 523 Notes:
1. Source: British Gas Annual Report and Accounts.
2. Figures rounded to nearest £1 million.