Deputy Peter Roffey tabled three amendments, calling for an increase in indirect taxes on fuel, alcohol and motor tax.

If approved, the measures would have generated a further �400,000.

Proposals by Advisory and Finance call for a 3.5% rise in personal income tax allowances and an increase in tobacco duty.

Laurie Morgan, president of Advisory and Finance, felt the budget would have broad appeal.

He said: "This is another good news budget, especially for those on lower incomes as once again the committee has brought forward a budget which emphasises the commitment to careful, consistent and sustainable government."

Deputies Tony Webber and John Gollop drew up an alternative budget, but their proposals were thrown out.