TAX REVENUE 1964–86 (Hansard, 24 March 1986)

HL Deb 24 March 1986 vol 472 c1272WA 1272WA

§ Lord Diamond
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the total United Kingdom tax burden expressed as a percentage of GDP for each of the fiscal years 1964–65, 1969–70, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1984–85 and estimated for 1985–86.

§ Lord Young of Graffham
The total of taxes, national insurance contributions and oil royalties expressed as a percentage of GDP is as follows:

1964–65 29

1969–70 37

1974–75 36

1979–80 35

1984–85 39

1985–86 38^*

^* Based on FSBR estimates.

1964–65	29
1969–70	37
1974–75	36
1979–80	35
1984–85	39
1985–86	38^*
^* Based on FSBR estimates.