Mr. PIKE PEASEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state what was the amount of revenue derived from direct and indirect taxation, respectively, in the financial year ending March, 1860; and what is the estimated amount over the current year?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEThe figures for the years in question are as follows:—
Direct Taxes. Indirect Taxes. £ £ Revenue for year ended 31st March, 1860 22,994,000 18,178,000 Estimated Revenue for current financial year (Revised Budget figures) 77,390,000 59,760,000