HC Deb 09 April 1984 vol 58 cc86-7W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total contribution made by the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community since 1 January 1973; and what has been the total amount received in subsidies, grants and refunds.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The United Kingdom's total contribution to the EEC from 1 January 1983–31 December 1983 including receipts and refunds is set out in the following table.

£ million
Gross contributions 14,638
Receipts other than refunds 7,244
Refunds 2,617
Net total 4,777