asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the revenue derived from motor taxation in the financial years 1944-45 to 1949-50 and the estimated revenue for 1950-51.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Motor Taxation Revenue.
The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Statement showing the amount transferred to the Road Fund from the Exchequer in respect of motor vehicle duties in each of the financial years 1944-45 to 1949-50, together with an estimate for 1950-51:—
|
Year. |
Amount. |
|
£ |
|
|
1944/45 |
619,000 |
|
1945/46 |
928,000 |
|
1946/47 |
1,457,000 |
|
1947/48 |
2,000,000 |
|
1948/49 |
2,389,000 |
|
1949/50 |
2,552,000 |
|
1950/51 |
2,600,000 |
|
(estimated) |
The figures relating to the amounts collected by local licensing authorities in respect of vehicle duties, etc., are compiled for calendar and not for financial years, but the amounts correspond to those set out in the foregoing table for the financial years.