HC Deb 08 June 1989 vol 154 c198W
25. Dr. Godman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated reduction in inflation caused by a decision not to index excise duties.

Mr. Brooke

The estimated reduction in inflation in 1989–90 is around half a per cent.

66. Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated reduction in inflation caused by a decision not to index excise duties.

77. Mr. Doran

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated reduction in inflation caused by a decision not to index excise duties.

124. Mr. Graham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated reduction in inflation caused by a decision not to index excise duties.

Mr. Lilley

Indexation of excise duties would have increased the RPI by nearly half a per cent.