§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the retail price of whisky, other spirits, wines and beer, respectively, is attributable to excise duty.
§ Mr. Harold Lever:Retail prices vary so considerably that precise figures cannot be given. The following are typical ranges:
Duty as a percentage of retail prices Whisky, gin, rum … 75–85 Brandy … 60–70 Wines … 10–50 Beer of average strength … 45–50