Scotch Whisky (Excise Duty)

HC Deb 11 July 1983 vol 45 cc257-8W

Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will examine the effects of the present level of excise duty on the Scotch whisky industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

The state of the Scotch whisky industry is one of the factors taken into account each year in the context of the Budget when the rates of excise duties are reviewed.