HC Deb 18 February 1983 vol 37 c280W
Mr. Hordern

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the revenue if the rates of duty on spirits, on beer and on wine were increased by 10 per cent.; and if he will estimate the effect on the retail prices index in each case.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

The extra revenue, including the additional receipts of VAT, would be about £45 million, £145 million and £40 million, respectively, in a full year. It is estimated that the changes would raise the retail price index by 0.1 per cent. 0.1 per cent., and less than 0.1 per cent., respectively.

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