Tax Yield (Hansard, 23 January 1989)

HC Deb 23 January 1989 vol 145 c375W 375W

§ Mr. Rooker
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the expected yield of total taxes in 1988–89; and what were the comparable figures for 1978–79, using 1988–89 prices.

§ Mr. Major
Total taxes on income, expenditure and capital in 1988–89 are expected to yield £143.8 billion, as published in the autumn statement. The comparable figure for 1978–79 is £105.4 billion at 1988–89 prices.