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"Are the Royals worth the tax?" poll discussion

Former_MSE_Penelope · 2011-05-03 10:48:37

Poll started 3rd May 2011, click here to vote Are the Royals worth the tax? The civil list, which pays for the Royals to do their official work, costs UK taxpayers £38.2 million a year (source: BBC). On the other hand, the Royal family do pay tax on their income, which doesn't just come from the list. Whatever your view,…

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hbowles Posts: 3 Newbie

18 May 2011 at 12:30PM

teddyco wrote: »

The Royal Family is an asset that costs a mere 69p a year for every person in Britain, or £1.33 per taxpayer. In return, besides the Crown Estate profits, there is the unquantifiable, but enormous, tourist revenue it generates.

I voted 'No Change. It's fine as it is.'

Well said perfect.

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