HC Deb 15 January 1981 vol 996 cc584-5W
Dr. J. Dickson Mahon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue was yielded by the excise duty on potable spirits in the first six months of the current financial year; whether this fell short of his forecast, and if so, by how much; and whether he has now revised his forecast for the 12-month period.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let the right hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Growth (International Comparisons)

Mr. Marlow

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are his best estimates for growth over each of the last three years in Japan, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Australia and the EEC.

Mr. Lawson

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