§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated income from taxation in all its forms on the production, distribution and sale of tobacco and tobacco products.
§ Mr. HayhoeIt is not possible to separate out all forms of income from taxation incurred in the production, distribution and sales of tobacco and tobacco products, because many of the companies involved in these activities have other interests. However, it is estimated that excise duty and VAT on tobacco products amounted in 1982–83 to about £4,200 million and revenue from other forms of taxation is small in relation to this figure.