§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the gross payment, receipts and net payment made by the United Kingdom to the European Union in each year since 1973. [25789]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe Government's estimates of the United Kingdom's gross contributions, receipts and net contributions to European Community institutions for the financial years 1973–74 to 1994–95, together with the latest estimate of our contribution in 1995–96, are set out in the table.
updated but there is no expectation of any significant change. There is no specific amount allocated for contingencies under the contract with EDS.