HC Deb 15 July 1993 vol 228 c646W
2. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy on the balance between direct and indirect taxation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

Since 1979 the share of total tax revenue raised as direct tax has fallen by 4 per cent. The share of tax revenue raised as direct tax from individuals has fallen by over 7 per cent.

25. Mr. Duncan

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what studies have been undertaken into the relationship between the lowering of taxation levels and the amount of revenue generated by those taxes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

Changes in the tax system over the last 14 years have lowered marginal tax rates and have encouraged the enterprise and initiative on which a strong growing economy and buoyant tax revenues depend.