HC Deb 01 April 1981 vol 2 cc97-8W
Mr. Torney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the estimated receipts of excise duty for 1980–81 on spirits, wines, made wines, beer and cider and perry, respectively, which together make up the total estimated outturn of £2,600 million shown in the Financial Statement and Budget Report; and what are the forecast receipts for 1981–82 on the same items, respectively, which together make up a total forecast of £3,200 million shown in the report.

Mr. Peter Rees

The components of the estimated outturn in 1980–81 were:

(£ million)
Spirits 1,160
Wine 346
Made-wine 40
Beer 1,040
Cider and perry 14
Total 2,600

The components of the forecast receipts for 1981–82 were:

(£ million)
Spirits 1,275
Wine 415
Made-wine 52
Beer 1,440
Cider and perry 18
Total 3,200