HC Deb 17 April 1986 vol 95 c480W
15. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the income arising from taxes raised directly or indirectly from manufacturing industry in 1979 and 1985, respectively.

Mr. Moore

Information is not available in the form requested. But income tax, corporation tax, National Insurance surcharge and employers' National Insurance contributions paid by manufacturing industry are estimated at £4½ billion in 1979–80 and £6 billion in 1985–86—a reduction of 15 per cent. in real terms.