§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate tax revenue for 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83 as a proportion of gross domestic product.
§ Mr. RidleyTotal taxation, including national insurance contributions and local rates, as a percentage of GDP at market prices is as follows:
Year Percentage 1978–79 34.3 1979–80 35.9 1980–81 36.7 1981–82 39.8 I ask the hon. Member to await the Budget forecast for a preliminary estimate for 1982–83.