HC Deb 28 July 1977 vol 936 cc515-6W
Mr. Jim Spicer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the amount of duty paid in 1976 by the United Kingdom importers of canned peaches, pineapple and fruit cocktail.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

Protective duty charged on imports of all canned and preserved fruit in 1976 was £9.2 million. It is estimated that just under half was on imports of canned peaches, pineapple and fruit cocktail.

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Mr. Jim Spicer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage increase in retail prices of canned peaches, pineapple and fruit cocktail as a result of duty increases between 1973 and the end of 1976.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I regret that the information to answer this Question is not available.