§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount received, in each of the past three years, from penalties imposed on those late in paying value added tax; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe total amounts received from penalties for late submission or payment of value added tax returns, in each of the past three and current financial years are as follows:
Total revenue £ million Financial year ending 31 March 1989 79.1 Financial year ending 31 March 1990 82.1 Financial year ending 31 March 1991 83.1 1 April 1991 to 30 September 1991 42.7