HC Deb 18 December 1981 vol 15 c245W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to his reply of 2 December to a written question from the hon. Member for Grimsby concerning contributions to the European Economic Community, whether he will distinguish the figures for customs duties between food, beverages, manufactures and other goods.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

A breakdown of the amount paid over in customs duties is given in the following table. Figures for 1981 are not yet available.

Customs duties (£ million)
Food Beverages Manufactures Other goods Total
1978 145 8 522 39 714
1979 141 9 669 49 868
1980 155 11 666 29 861