asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the estimated receipts from (a) customs duties, excluding the special import levy, and (b) excise duties, in the current financial year, with separate figures for the man duties in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Customs and Excise Duties: Receipts.
As the answer to this question includes a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
The estimated receipt in the current financial year from customs duties, excluding special import levies, and from excise duties are —
|
Customs duties |
£44,740,000 |
|
Excise duties |
£18,070,000 |
The separate figures for the main duties in each case are —
Customs:—
|
£ |
|
|
Tobacco |
25,910,000 |
|
Mineral Hydrocarbon Light Oil |
10,400,000 |
|
Hydrocarbon Oil, other sorts |
1,920,000 |
|
Spirits |
1,700,000 |
|
Wine |
470,000 |
|
Motor Cars |
1,310,000 |
Excise:—
|
£ |
|
|
Beer |
8,710,000 |
|
Spirits |
5,250,000 |
|
Entertainments |
1,650,000 |
|
Betting |
920,000 |