HC Deb 23 May 1974 vol 874 c220W
42. Dr. Glyn

asked the Chancellor or the Exchequer what is the total amount of income tax paid by all building societies registered in the United Kingdom for the last period for which figures are available.

Dr. Gilbert

The total amount of income tax paid by all building societies in the United Kingdom for 1972–73, the last period for which figures are available, was £278 million. It is estimated that the amount paid for 1973–74 was £290 million.