HC Deb 24 October 1995 vol 264 c528W
Mr. Grocott

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount collected in value added tax(a) in 1979, (b) in 1985 and (c) in the latest year for which figures are available. [37910]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Net receipts of value added tax for financial years 1979–80, 1985–86 and 1994–95 are as follows:

£million
Net receipts
1979–80 1985–86 1994–95
8,189.3 19.331.4 41,817.3