§ Motion made, and Question,
§ That as from 4th April 1963 the duties of customs chargeable on imported spirits other than perfumed spirits shall in the case of spirits of Convention area origin (within the meaning of the European Free Trade Association Act 1960) be charged as if the rates specified in Table I in Schedule 1 to the Finance Act 1962 were amended—
- (a) by substituting a rate of £15 13s. 8d. for the rate of £15 15s. 4d. (the rate per gallon for liqueurs, cordials, mixtures and other preparations in bottle, entered in such manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested); and
- (b) by substituting a rate of £11 12s. 3d. for the rate of £11 13s. 6d. (the rate per proof gallon for other imported spirits not being perfumed spirits).
§ And it is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1913.—[Mr. Maudling.]
§ put and agreed to.