HC Deb 03 March 1994 vol 238 c875W
1. Mr. Wigley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate of the total revenue raised by VAT in the current financial year; and what will be the likely take in each of the next two financial years.

Sir John Cope

A total of £38½ billion, £43 billion and £48 billion respectively.

Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the average family paid in VAT in 1979; and what is the most recent figure.

Sir John Cope

[holding answer 23 February 1994]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave to the hon. Member for Halifax (Mrs. Mahon) earlier today.