Matches and Mechanical Lighters (Duty)

HC Deb 18 April 1973 vol 855 cc138-9W

Mr. Sheldon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenues are obtained from the excise duties on matches and mechanical lighters.

Mr. Higgins

Customs and Excise duties on matches and mechanical lighters yielded £10.95 million in 1972–73, of which about £6 million represents excise on United Kingdom manufactures.