asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the revenue derived from import, excise or other duties on mechanically - propelled vehicles and parts thereof in the years 1944-45 to 1950-51, inclusive.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Revenue from Motor-Car Duties.
As the answer to this question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
NET RECEIPTS OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE DUTIES ON MECHANICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES AND PARTS THEREOF.
Year |
Customs |
Excise |
£ |
£ |
|
1944-45 |
25,378 |
23,230 |
1945-46 |
160,455 |
42,874 |
1946-47 |
514,651 |
69,584 |
1947-48 |
1,197,863 |
75,646 |
1948-49 |
1,089,869 |
84,874 |
1949-50 |
993,514 |
122,537 |
1950-51 |
792,565 |
115,105 |
(9 months, April to December, approx.) |