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Written question asked by John Townend (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 March 1999. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What proportion of GDP was represented by all taxes and national insurance in (a) 1996-97 and (b) 1997-98; and what is his forecast for 1998-99. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Townend: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of GDP was represented by all taxes and national insurance in (a) 1996-97 and (b) 1997-98; and what is his forecast for 1998-99. [72434] Mr. Milburn: The ratio of net taxes and social security contributions to GDP was 35.4 per cent. in 1996-97 and 36.4 per cent. in 1997-98. The new forecast for 1998-99 will be published on 9 March with the Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72434; 326 c860W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
National income National insurance Taxation
Contains statistics
Yes