§ Mr. Colvinasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which direct taxes have been raised since February 1974 by more than a total of 333 per cent., 199 per cent., 154 per cent. and 75 per cent.
1973–74 £ million 1978–79 £ million Increase Per cent. Income tax and surtax … … … … 7,444 18,763 + 152 Corporation tax … … … … … 2,240 3,940 +76 National Insurance contributions by employees and the self-employed … … … … 1,918 4,028 +110