HC Deb 27 March 1975 vol 889 c211W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from professional bodies as to

Retail price Duty VAT Total Duty plus VAT
1st January 1964 … … 4s.4d. 2s.9d. — 2s.9d.
1st January 1965 … … 4s.10½d. 3s.3d. — 3s.3d.
1st January 1966 … … 4s.10½d. 3s.3d. — 3s.3d.
1st January 1967 … … 5s. 2½d. 3s.6.9d.* — 3s.6.9d.*
1st January 1968 … … 5s. 2½d. 3s.7d. — 3s.7d.
1st January 1969 … … 6s. 0d. 4s.3.7d.* — 4s.3.7d.*
1st January 1970 … … 6s. 2d. 4s.6d. — 4s.6d.
1st January 1971 … … 6s. 5½d. 4s.6d. — 4s.6d.
1st January 1972 … … 32½p 22½p — 22½p
1st January 1973 … … 33½p 22½p — 22½p
1st January 1974 … … 40½p 22½p — 22½p
1st January 1975 … … 70½p 22½p 14.1p 36.6p
*Includes 10 per cent. special surcharge.