§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest estimated receipts in 1988–89 and 1989–90 from excise duties and value added tax on spirits, beer, wine, made-wine, cider, perry and low-duty alcohol products, respectively.
§ Mr. Lilley[holding answer 13 April 1989]: The information is as follows:
§ Mr. WaldegraveAnglo-Soviet cultural exchanges have developed considerably in recent years. During Mr. Gorbachev's recent visit we agreed to start negotiations on a new, more wide-ranging cultural agreement, which we hope to sign next year. The agreement will set out the basic principles of our co-operation and will in due course lead to the establishment of cultural centres in London and Moscow, with guaranteed free and unimpeded public access.