§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the average net change in the tax burden on individuals since May 1997 in Scotland; [77005]
(2) what is the average net change in the tax burden on individuals since May 1997 in Lancashire; [77004]
(3) what is the average net change in the tax burden on individuals since May 1997 in Wales. [77006]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 16 March 1999]: Figures for tax receipts are not available by region. Financial year figures for UK tax receipts and social security contributions, net of tax credits, as a proportion of gross domestic product were published in table B27 of the March 1999 Financial Statement and Budget Report.