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Written question asked by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Friday, 13 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 January 2006. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 January 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Government Expenditure

Question
(2) what provision (a) has been and (b) will be made to meet the increase in UK contributions arising from (i) the reduction in the EU rebate and (ii) the increase in the EU budget's share of EU gross national income; and whether such provision (A) has been and (B) will be met from (1) a rise in tax revenue and (2) a reduction in expenditure.
Answer

I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the reply the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave to the right hon. Member for West Dunbartonshire on 20 December 2005, Official Report, column 2796W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43165; 441 c1352W
Session
2005-06
Related items
EU Budget
Tuesday, 20 December 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contributions Increases EU budget Public expenditure Taxation