HC Deb 01 May 1923 vol 163 c1212W
Sir P. GOFF

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue was estimated to be received in the last Budget for the year to 31st March, 1923, from home-made and foreign spirits, respectively; how much revenue was actually received in respect of each; and how much revenue is estimated to be received from each during the coming year to 31st March, 1924?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

The information asked for is as follows:

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

Of the £310,000,000 referred to £1,500,000 in round figures represents management and expenses of issue. The remainder is interest.

Captain THORPE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state, approximately, how much of the total sum payable in the current year for the annual cost of the Public Debt, apart from capital repayments, goes back to the Exchequer in the form of Income Tax; and what is the net charge remaining to be met by the Exchequer?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given on the 14th December last to a similar question by my hon. Friend the Member for Moseley. I am sending him a copy.

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