§ 104. Mr. Templeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the level of central and local government taxation, including National Insurance contributions, in each year since 1964, expressed as a percentage of the gross national product, and what he estimates it will be in 1968 and 1969, on the basis of the forecasts he has given for increases in gross national product, assuming no changes in the rates of taxation and contributions.
§ Mr. Diamond:Central and local government taxation, including National Insurance contributions, amounted to 32. 2 per cent. of the gross national product at factor cost in 1964, 34. 4 per cent. in 1965, and 36. 3 per cent. in 1966. Figures for 1967 are not yet available, and it is not the practice to give estimates of this type for future years.