§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of Exchequer revenue was raised through(a) direct taxes, and (b) indirect taxes in (i) 1978–79, (ii) 1991–92 and (iii) 1993–94; and what is his estimate of the equivalent figures for 1994–95 and 1995–96.
Total taxes and social security contributions 1978–79 1991–92 1993–94 1994–951 1995–961 (as per cent. of total taxes and social security contributions) Taxes on income, capital and social security contributions2 59 55 53 54 54 Taxes on expenditure including rates/community charge/and council tax3 41 45 47 46 46 1From Treasury summer economic forecast 1994. 2includes the independent broadcasting authorities levy before 1993–94. 3includes ITC franchise payments from 1993–94.