asked the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue from (a) tobacco; (b) beer, spirits and wine; and (c) petrol and diesel oil, in respect of the years 1971-72 and 1972-73.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tax Revenue.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Net receipts of customs and excise duties.*
|
Heading |
1971-72 (Provisional) |
1972-73 (Estimated) |
|
£million |
£million |
|
|
(a) Tobacco |
53.277 |
53.5 |
|
(b) Beer |
38.615 |
41.0 |
|
Spirits |
27.981 |
29.0 |
|
Wines |
1.922 |
2.0 |
|
(c) Petrol |
42.736 |
46.0 |
|
Diesel Oil |
7.518 |
8.0 |
* The figures shown do not include receipts of turnover tax. Particulars of receipts from this tax in respect of the tems mentioned are not maintained separately.