Direct and Indirect Taxation

HC Deb 25 July 1985 vol 83 c709W

23. Mr. Home Robertson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the levels of direct and indirect taxation in 1979 and at the present time.

Mr. Hayhoe

Direct taxes, including North sea taxes, were £28½ billion in 1978–79, and the Budget forecast for 1985–86 is £69½ billion. Indirect taxes were £30 billion in 1978–79, and the Budget forecast for 1985–86 is £68½billion.