§ 35. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was received in tax on heavy fuel oil in 1981–82.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneIt is estimated that £110 million was collected on 1981–82 from the excise duty on heavy fuel oil. Accurate figures of receipts are not yet available. Fuel oil is zero-rated for VAT.