Direct and Indirect Taxation.

HC Deb 20 May 1914 vol 62 c1954W

Mr. BOOTH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the percentages of revenue raised by taxation in 1913–14 were for indirect and direct taxation respectively, and what these percentages are estimated to be for 1914–15?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The percentages are:—

1913–14—Direct, 57.5	Indirect, 42.5
1914–15—Direct, 60.3	Indirect, 39.7

The percentages for 1914–15 are calculated on the basis of my Financial Statement on the 4th instant.