§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what were the total sales of spirits in West Germany through the NAAFI for the most convenient recent 12-month period; and what percentage of that figure was represented by Scotch whisky.
§ Mr. WigginTotal sales of spirits by NAAFI in West Germany, including Berlin, for the period February 1981-January 1982 were as follows:
Cases Scotch Whisky 36,964 Gin 10,206 Rum including Bacardi 45,145 Vodka 29,443 German Brandy 43,548 French Brandy 22,800 Total 188,106 Thus Scotch Whisky represented 19.65 per cent. of the total sales.
§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied that the rationing system imposed by NAAFI in West Germany in respect of spirits does not discriminate unfairly against United Kingdom-produced spirits generally and Scotch whisky in particular.
§ Mr. WigginSale of certain goods by NAAFI to Her Majesty's Forces in the Federal German Republic is112W rationed in accordance with long-standing arrangements under the NATO status of forces agreement. Since in practice the total ration for British Forces is not fully taken up the system is not regarded as unfair overall, not does it discriminate between whisky and gin of United Kingdom origin.