For every pound taken in tax in the UK, the following amounts are assigned to government departments:
Department | Taxation % |
Welfare & pensions | 37.50 |
Health | 18.50 |
Education | 13.00 |
Debt Interest | 7.10 |
Defence | 5.40 |
Criminal Justice | 4.70 |
Transport | 2.80 |
Business & Industry | 2.50 |
Government Administration | 2.10 |
Culture | 1.80 |
Environment | 1.60 |
Housing & Utilities | 1.50 |
Overseas Aid | 0.90 |
Contribution to EU | 0.60 |