§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate for the year 1973–74 of revenue obtained from Cornwall from income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, estate duty, VAT, import duties, duties on wines, spirits, tobacco and fuel oils, motor vehicle tax, driving licences, radio and television licences, and national insurance contributions, respectively.
§ Dr. Gilbert:The estimates for income tax, vehicle excise duty, television licences and driving licences for 1973–74 are about £35 million, £2¾ million, £1½ million and £75,500 respectively. No estimates are available for the remaining items.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate for the financial year 1973–74 of all central Government expenditure in Cornwall in the form of grants for housing, education, higher education, roads, health, police, industry, and rate relief, as well as welfare and national insurance benefits, respectively.
§ Mr. Joel Barnett:The following information relates to central Government expenditure on grants in Cornwall in respect of 1973–74. All figures are provisional.
£ thousand Rate support grant 27,491 Other grants to lical authorities: Rate rebates 105 Housing (including subsidies) Roads: New construction and improvement including lighting 310 The remaining information requested is not available on a county basis.