HC Deb 14 December 1979 vol 975 c806W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what volume of Scotch whisky was exported in each of the last 10 years; and if he will give break-downs for each year according to bulk malt, bulk blended and bottled whisky.

Mr. Parkinson

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he now expects the United States Government to abolish the wine gallon assessment of tax on imports of Scotch whisky from 1 January 1980 in the context of the recent GATT negotiations.

Mr. Parkinson

Yes.