HC Deb 13 February 1980 vol 978 cc693-4W
Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide his current estimate of the effect on the retail price index of increasing the yield by £500 million from (a) duties on tobacco, (b) beer and alcoholic beverages and (c) petrol and derv, respectively.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I will let the right hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Marlow

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the effect on the retail price index and the product price of raising £500 million in extra taxation through each one of the following: beer, cigarettes, wine and spirits.

Mr. Peter Rees

I will let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.