§ 48. Mr. Knoxasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage of the revenue taken in indirect taxation in the year 1972–73; and how this compares with the percentage in 1969–70.
§ Mr. NottThe share of central Government's total current receipts taken by indirect taxation was 34.6 per cent. in 1972–73, compared with 38 per cent. in 1969–70.