§ 17. Mr. HarveyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to bring duties on beer into line with those in other EU member states. [33423]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryAny change that my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor makes to the level of beer excise duty will be a matter for his forthcoming Budget deliberations. In reaching his decisions he takes account of all relevant factors, including the rates of duty applied by our European partners.