Indices Mr. Ralph Howell asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish indices for each year since 1970, 1970 being taken to equal 100, for industrial production, general Government expenditure, average earnings, revenue from income tax, revenue from Customs and Excise and retail prices. Mr. Denzil Davies The table below gives the information requested:ponsibility for the Arts after taking advice from the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts.The total cost borne by the National Land Fund, after allowing for relief from estate duty and capital gains tax, is £372,600.