HC Deb 23 January 1984 vol 52 cc376-7W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now give details of specific changes in prices in 1984–85 due to revalorisation of excise duties.

Mr. Hayhoe

[pursuant to his reply, 20 January 1984, c. 347.]: The price changes for typical items, which would result from exact revalorisation of the excise duties are:

Price change inc. VAT* (pence)
Beer (per pint) 0.9
Wine (per 75 cl bottle of table wine) 5.2
Spirits (per bottle) 27.9
Tobacco (per packet of 20 king size cigarettes) 3.5
Petrol (per gallon) 4.5
Derv (per gallon) 3.8
VED (cars and light vans) £4.52
VED (goods vehicles) £7.97 to £156.26
* VAT is not payable in the case of VED.