HC Deb 24 November 1978 vol 958 cc787-8W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much he expects the 1978–79 Budget forecast of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise revenue on spirits, beer, wine, cider and perry to fall short.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The revenue out-turn for the year will be greatly influenced by what happens during the seasonal Christmas peak in wine and spirit consumption and it cannot be assumed at this stage that it will fall short of the Budget estimate.