10 MARCH 1900, Page 2

The actual figures in regard to the estimated revenue and

expenditure for the coming year are

RECEIPTS.

Ordinary Revenue £116,900,000 Sew Taxes: Income-tax, 4d 6,500,000 Tea, 2d. per lb 1,800,000 Beer, la a barrel 1,752,000 Spirits, 6d. per gallon 1,015,000 Tobacco, 4d. per lb 1,100,000 Produce Contracts, Is. 150,000 Total for New Taxes Loan raised to be renewed New Treasury Bills New loans in ten-year bonds Total Borrowing Total Receipts £172,217,000 12,317,000 8,000,000 5.000,000 30,000,000 43,000,000 EXPENDITURE Deficit from last year £17,770,000 Estimated expenditure in 1000-1 154,082,000 Provision for contingencies 5,000,000 1'176,852,000 Less suspension of Sinking Fund operations 4,640,000 £172212000

Balance Zy.R.q.1

Total Expenditure .... £172,217,000