§ Motion made, and Question,
§ That as from 4th April 1963 the duties of customs and drawbacks of those duties chargeable or allowable on beer (other than black beer of an original gravity of 1200 degrees or more) shall in the case of beer of Convention area origin (within the meaning of the European Free Trade Association Act 1960) be charged or allowed as if the rates specified in Schedule 2 to the Finance Act 1962 were amended—
- (a) by substituting a rate of £6 3s. 5d. for the rate of £6 13s. 5d. (the rate of duty per 36 gallons); and
- (b) by substituting a rate of £6 3s. 2d. for the rate of £6 13s. 2d. (the rate of drawback per 36 gallons).
§ 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.