§ Mr. Parryasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning any proposed further increases in tobacco duty; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ReesMy right hon. and learned Friend has been urged by the Tobacco Advisory Council and the Tobacco Workers Union to make no further increase in tobacco products duty.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the increase in duty on tobacco since May 1979 in the United Kingdom; and what this is as a percentage.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe duty on cigarettes has increased by the equivalent of about 20p on a packet of 20 king size, or 57 per cent.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much duty was imposed on tobacco by European Economic Community countries; and how this compares with the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe rates of specific and ad valorem duties, and also the rates of value added tax, applicable to tobacco products are as follows: