§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the gross contribution to be made to the European Union in the 255W calendar year 1996 and the appropriate net contribution; and if he will publish a table showing these figures for the previous four years. [24068]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe Government's forecast of the United Kingdom's gross and net contribution to the European Community in 1996 will shortly be published in the annual White Paper, "Statement on the Community Budget". Outturn figures for the years 1992 to 1995 are set out in the table:
£ million Year Gross contributions before abatement Abatement Gross contributions after abatement Public sector receipts Net contribution after abatement and public sector receipts 1992 6,738 -1,881 4,857 -2,827 2,030 1993 7,985 -2,539 5,446 -3,291 2,155 1994 7,189 -1,726 5,463 -3,253 2,211 1995 8,889 -1,207 7,682 -3,522 4,160