HC Deb 30 June 1914 vol 64 c209W
Sir HAROLD ELVERSTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of the taxes on food per head of the population in 1895, in 1905, and in 1913?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The amount of the taxes on food per head of the population are as follows:—

Years ended 31st March. Amount per head of the population.
s. d.
1895 2 2.79
1905 7 2.83
1913 4 6.02