HC Deb 27 February 1968 vol 759 cc1204-5
9. Mr. G. Campbell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce a system to allow the duty on spirits to be paid 30 days after being released from bond, to enable the whisky industry to use the money, at present tied up in sustaining the duty over this period, in further procuration of exports.

Mr. Harold Lever

This is a budgetary matter and I cannot comment now.

Mr. Campbell

Does the Minister realise that such a change would remove a burdensome but temporary charge on the whisky industry and free funds for the important work of export promotion?

Mr. Lever

My right hon. Friend has heard the hon. Gentleman's comment and no doubt he will take it into account.