asked the Minister for Finance if he will give particulars of revenue collection for 1959-60 in the terms of replies of the 21st April, 1959.
Written Answers. - Revenue Collection.
54.
The revenue receipt for 1959-60 was £129.86 million. The apportionment of each £ of revenue over the headings specified is approximately as follows:—
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1959-60 |
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s. |
d. |
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(a) Taxes on income and capital: |
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(1) taxes on personal incomes |
2 |
4 |
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(2) taxes paid by companies |
1 |
10 |
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(3) death duties |
5 |
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(b) Taxes on spending: |
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(1) tobacco |
4 |
2 |
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(2) drink* |
2 |
7 |
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(3) petrol, oil and motor vehicle duties |
3 |
5 |
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(4) entertainments and betting |
4 |
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(5) other |
1 |
5 |
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(c) Non-tax revenue |
3 |
6 |
* "Drink" includes beer, spirits, wine and cider but excludes table waters.