The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Government Revenue – 16 June 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Government Revenue on 16th June 1988.


Mr. Chapman To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of total Government revenue in 1988–89; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Major The latest estimate of total general Government receipts in 1988–89 is £185 billion, as published in the 1988–89 Financial Statement and Budget Report.