§ Mr. Hardyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average sum received from value added tax and excise duty from one gallon of four-star petrol ; and what is the amount of tax and duty levied on a similar gallon of petrol in the other member States of the Community.
§ Mr. Peter ReesFollowing is the latest available information :
Duty VAT Country (pence per gallon) (pence per gallon) United Kingdom 45 18 Belgium 57 21 Denmark 64 27 France 68 24 Germany 48 15 Ireland 55 12 Italy 80 17 Netherlands 52 23 Source for other Community member States : Commission Oil Bulletin No. 49 (5 June 1980). Prices and exchange rates as at 27 May 1980. Figures for Luxembourg are not available.