§ Mr. John Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the duty obtained from each different pint of beer or lager produced by the six major brewers in the United Kingdom in each of the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI regret the information is not available.
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what evidence he has that brewers in the United Kingdom reduce the gravity of their beer during the summer months.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonIt is apparent from Customs and Excise records that there is normally an insignificant reduction in the average gravity of beer during the summer months.
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average gravity of beer brewed for consumption in the United Kingdom in 1974 and for each preceding year to 1969.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe information, for financial years, is published in Table 29, on page 76 of the Report of the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise for the year ended 31st March632W 1974. There is a copy in the Library of the House.