HC Deb 24 February 1961 vol 635 cc78-9W
Dr. King

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what revenue was raised by direct graduated taxation and by flat-rate National Insurance contributions, respectively, in 1960; and what percentage each represented of the total revenue;

(2) what revenue was raised by direct graduated taxation and by flat-rate National Insurance contributions, respectively, in 1950; and what percentage each represented of the total revenue.

Sir E. Boyle

I am not certain exactly what the hon. Member has in

… million
— Taxes on Income National Insurance ant Health Contributions* Central Government Revenue Col.(1)as Percentage of Col.(3) Col.(2)as percentage of Col(3)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1950 … … 1,029 241 4,380 23 6 per cent.
1959 … … 1,791 480 6,834 26 7 er cent.
* Excluding employers contributions.