§ Mr. David Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the gross national product was taken in taxation in the years 1951, 1964, 1968, and for that portion of 1969 for which figures are available, breaking this down, in each year, into figures for central Government direct taxation, central Government indirect taxation, central Government taxes on capital, National Insurance, &c., contributions, and local authority rates.
§ Mr. TaverneThe figures are given in the table below:
sonal direct taxation combined with employees' National Insurance, &c., contributions.
§ Mr. TaverneThe figures requested by the hon. Member are given in the table below:
their rates and coverage the same as was the case in October, 1964.
§ Mr. TaverneAbout £70–£75 million.