HC Deb 22 April 1980 vol 983 c125W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a statement showing the amount of tax on a standard pint of beer and on a standard packet of 20 cigarettes in each of the years 1935, 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975 and after the introduction of his present Budget proposals, all expressed at estimated November 1980 prices.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.