§ 22. Mr. Freudasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the contribution from higher than expected value added tax receipts has contributed to the recent growth of tax revenues.
§ Mr. BrookeAbout one third of the upward revision to the forecast of non-oil receipts shown in the autumn statement was due to value added tax.
§ 23. Mr. Sackvilleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of total income tax revenue was contributed by the top 10 per cent. of taxpayers in (a) 1978–79 and (b) 1985–86.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe figures are 34.5 per cent. and 37 per cent. respectively.