European Community (Income and Expenditure)

HC Deb 14 June 1984 vol 61 c561W

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the most recent available figure on the total amount paid by the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community since 1 January 1973 and the total amount received in grants and subsidies.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The United Kingdom's total contribution to the EEC including receipts and refunds is set out in the following table.

1 January 1973 to 31 March 1984
	£ million
Gross contribution	15,411
Receipts other than refunds	7,978
Refunds	2,617
Net total	4,816