§ Mr. Sayeedasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the estimated receipts from excise duties on spirits, beer, wine, made-wine and cider and perry that make up (a) the latest estimate for 1983–84 of £3,900 million and (b) the forecast for 1984–85 of £4,000 million, shown in table 6.8 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report 1984–85.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe estimates are as follows:
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Single Married both working Married couple +2 children £ per week £ per week 1983–84 prices Per cent, of gross income £ per week £ per week 1983–84 prices Per cent, of gross income £ per week £ per week 1983–84 prices Per cent, of gross income 50 per cent, of average earnings 1982–83 (a) Income tax 14.98 15.68 18.7 0.88 0.92 1.1 9.91 10.37 10.9
(£ million) 1983–84 1984–85 Latest estimate Forecast Spirits *1,550 1,400 Beer 1,685 1,850 Wine *600 640 Made-wine 55 60 Cider and perry 35 50 Total †3,925 4,000 *It is estimated that the introduction on 15 February 1983 of deferred payment of spirits and wine duties increased receipt in 1983–84 by about £275 million. † Rounded to £3,900 million in the Financial Statement and Budget Report 1984–85.