HC Deb 29 June 1965 vol 715 cc59-60W
80. Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that exports of Scotch whisky from the United Kingdom earned £92 million foreign currency in 1964, and therefore substantially exceeded the cost of all imported spirits, wines and beers during the same period, he will make inquiries as to the risk of duties on Scotch whisky being increased as a countermeasure to the recent United Kingdom increases in the duties on imported spirits, wines and beers, and take this into account when drawing up plans for his next Budget.

Mr. MacDermot

My right hon. Friend will, of course, take account of all relevant considerations when preparing his next Budget, but it would not be practicable to make the inquiries suggested by the hon. Member.