asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of the year 1960-61 the amount that would have been collected from (a) tobacco, (b) beer and (c) petrol, respectively, if the rates of tax had been those in force on 31st March, 1957, and the amount actually collected under these headings.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tax Yields from Tobacco, Beer and Petrol.
11.
The Deputy's question is hypothetical and does not admit of an exact answer because it is not possible to say what quantities would have been consumed in 1960/61 if 1956/57 tax rates still applied. The reply is based on the actual net duty-paid quantities for 1960/61. As it is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Heading |
Approximate Net Receipts 1960-61 (Customs and Excise) |
Estimated net receipts if rates of duty had been those in force on 31 March, 1957 |
|
(1) |
(2) |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
Tobacco |
28,285,000 |
25,276,000 |
|
Beer |
8,849,000 |
7,937,000 |
|
Oil, Mineral Hydrocarbon, Light |
11,661,000 |
9,552,000 |
Note.—The revenue from petrol is not separately recorded but is included under the heading, Oil, Mineral Hydrocarbon, Light. Approximately 99% of the receipts under this heading are derived from petrol.