HC Deb 08 January 1990 vol 164 cc556-7W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest figure he has for the percentage that taxation represents of the gross domestic product; and what was the comparable figure in 1979.

Mr. Ryder

The information is given below.

Taxes as percentage GDP1
per cent.
1979 28.3
1988 30.4
1 Taxes cover taxes on income, expenditure (including local authority rates) and capital. GDP is GDP(A) at market prices.