§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total sum raised from taxation of road vehicles of all descriptions in the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and the current year to the latest available date; and if he will publish these figures in the Official Report, showing separate figures for Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. HayhoeEstimates are given in the following table and comprise VAT, car tax, vehicle excise and customs duty.
£ million England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Total 1979 2,000 185 100 65 2,350 1980 2,460 235 120 85 2,900 1981 2,680 250 135 85 3,150 1982 3,070 280 150 100 3,600 1983 3,530 330 175 115 4,150 1984* 870 80 45 30 1,025 * January-March provisional figures.