HC Deb 27 April 1961 vol 639 cc53-4W
35. Sir B. Janner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide a list of the main articles which will be covered by his proposal to increase or reduce at any time by a maximum of 10 per cent. certain Customs and Excise duties.

Sir E. Boyle

The following is the list:—

  • Spirits duty.
  • Beer duty.
  • Wine duty.
  • British wines duty.
  • Tobacco duty.
  • Purchase tax.
  • Hydrocarbon oil duty.
  • Pool betting duty.
  • Bookmakers' licence duty.
  • Sugar, molasses, glucose and saccharin duty.
  • Matches duty.
  • Mechanical lighter duty.
  • Tea duty.
  • Cocoa duty.
  • Coffee duty.
  • Chicory duty.
  • Hops duty.
  • Television Advertisement duty.