HC Deb 24 February 1981 vol 999 c313W
Mr. George

Gardiner asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effect on sales and therefore on revenue of reducing duty on wine; and, pursuant to the Minister of State's statement on 3 December 1980. Official Report, c. 576, what reduction to ensure a fiscally neutral effect could be made in wine duty to secure a three to one ratio between the duties on wine and beer if duty on beer was left unchanged.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.