The revenue returns of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for tthe period April 1 to December 31. show that the total Revenue amounted to £492,000,000 and the total Expenditure' to £542,000,000, being increases of £13,000,000 and ££17,000,000 respectively compared with the corresponding' period last! year.
The increase in expenditure is due to an increase in the Sinking Fund by over $24,000,000, against. which Supply Services show a decrease of The chief increases in Revenue are Death Duties 8,000,000; and Customs and Excise nearly £8,000,- 000. The chief decreases are Super Tax $8,000,000 and Income Tax! nearly; £5,000,000.—Reuter.
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