HC Deb 27 April 1981 vol 3 c341W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now give an updated estimate of the effect so far of the Civil Service pay dispute on the Government's income.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The information available so far this month suggests that around three-quarters of the revenue due is being paid into the Exchequer accounts. However, most of the PAYE receipts due in April would not normally reach the Exchequer accounts until the second half of the month, and so it is too early to give definite figures.