§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated revenue from excise duty on motor spirit and Derv, respectively, in 1976–77 and 1977–78.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonNet receipts of excise duty on motor spirit and derv are published in the annual reports of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. Provisional receipts of duty in 1976–77 from petrol and derv are, respectively, £1,506 million and £444 million. The estimate for all road fuel in 1977–78 is £2,135 million. Separate estimates for petrol and derv are not available.