HC Deb 06 December 1976 vol 922 cc60-1W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the amount which the following increases of duty per bottle of whisky would produce annually for the Exchequer: 50p, 60p, 70p, 80p and 90p.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

It is estimated the additional duty and VAT revenue in a full year from increasing the duty on spirits would be about:

Duty Increase (p per bottle) Revenue Increase (£ million)
50 35
60 40
70 45
80 50
90 55
Whisky would be expected to account for rather more than half of the increased revenue.