HC Deb 11 June 1979 vol 968 c127W
Mr. Cook

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update the answer given on 28 February 1978 on the share of total tax revenue produced by direct and indirect taxes.

Mr. Peter Rees

The information requested is as follows:

Direct Taxes % of Total Indirect Taxes % of Total
1977–78 (Revised) 49.6 50.4
1978–79 (Estimate) 49.0 51.0