§ Mr. Gardinerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the estimated receipts in 1986–87 and the forecast receipts in 1987–88 from excise duties on spirits, beer, wine, made wine, cider and perry, respectively; and if he will explain any differences or special factors.
§ Mr. Brooke[pursuant to his reply, 3 April 1987, c. 630]: The information is as follows: 79W
1986–87 £ million1 1987–88 £ million2 Spirits 1,500 1,530 Beer 1,970 2,010 Wine 640 685 Made wine 60 65 Cider and Perry 50 55 Total 4,220 4,345 1 Latest estimates. 2 Forecast.