§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of whether the rise in duty on spirits imposed in December will deliver the increase in revenue the Treasury expected when it imposed the duty increase; and what estimates he has made of the extent of home releases in the current year. [34638]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryI regret that it has not been possible to provide a substantive answer before the summer recess. I shall write to the right hon. Member shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Library.