HC Deb 19 January 1970 vol 794 c61W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will use the regulator to reduce the duties on wines and spirits.

Mr. Taverne

No.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the revenue collected as a result of the duties on brandy and Cognac in the first nine months of this year, compared with the amount collected in the same period last year.

Mr. Taverne

£14.2 million and £13.5 million respectively.