HC Deb 26 June 1978 vol 952 c450W
Mr. Tim Renton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much he expects revenue to Her Majesty's Government from North Sea oil in the calendar year 1978 to fall below the estimates made two years ago.

Mr. Joel Barnett

The latest estimate of Government revenue from North Sea oil and gas in 1978–79 were given on 14th April 1978, in answer to the hon. Member for Ilford, South (Mr. Shaw): Comparable estimates have not been published before.