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HK$ Million

Summary of Financial Position

Revised

Actual

Actual

Estimate

2001-2002

2005-2006

2006-2007

Total Government Revenue

175,559

247,035

288,075

Less total Government Spending

238,890

233,071

232,991

Consolidated surplus/(deficit)

(63,331)

13,964

55,084

Reserve balance at 1 April

430,278

295,981

310,663

Write-back of provision for loss in investments

5,556 +

718+

with the Exchange Fund

Reserve balance at 31 March

372,503

310,663

365,747

Notes: (1) Including salaries tax, profits tax, property tax and personal assessment.

(2) Including bets and sweeps tax, hotel accommodation tax, air passenger departure tax and stamp

duties.

(3) The tax-loaded portion of fees and charges is re-classified under tax revenue.

Figures refer to the write-back of the provision made in the previous financial year.

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Source: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Government Secretariat.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2810 3658)