HC Deb 19 May 1975 vol 892 c283W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer of taxation revenue what has been the proportion contributed by direct and indirect taxation, respectively, in the past 15 years; and what is his estimate for 1975–76.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The figures are given in the table below.

PROPORTION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION REVENUE*
Direct taxation (Taxes on income and capital) Indirect taxation (Taxes on expenditure)
Per cent. Per cent.
1960 53.2 46.8
1961 54.4 45.6
1962 55.7 44.3
1963 55.1 44.9
1964 53.4 46.6
1965 53.6 46.4
1966 54.0 46.0
1967 54.5 45.5
1968 53.6 46.4
1969 53.2 46.8
1970 55.0 45.0
1971 56.2 43.8
1972 56.3 43.7
1973 57.5 42.5
1974 60.9 39.1
1975–76† 61.5 38.5
* As defined in the national income accounts.
† Budget estimate.