§ 23. Mr. William Priceasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total income from excise duty on beer, spirits and wines during the last 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. NottThe yield in the financial year 1971–72 of the excise duties on beer, spirits and wines produced in the United Kingdom is provisionally put at £782 million; and the total revenue from alcoholic drink at £999 million.