Cigarettes, Beer and Whisky (Taxation)

HC Deb 16 May 1944 vol 400 c31

56. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much of the cost of 2s. 4d. for 20 cigarettes, 1s. for a pint of beer and £1 5s. 9d. for a bottle of whisky goes in taxation.

Sir J. Anderson

The answer is 1s. 9d. on the 20 cigarettes, 7½d. on the pint of beer and 18s. 4½d. on the bottle of whisky.

Mr. Strauss

I take it from that reply that the Chancellor welcomes all public expenditure on these goods?

Sir J. Anderson

I am merely giving information.