HC Deb 08 May 1984 vol 59 c313W
Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect a reduction of minimum strength of Scotch whisky from 40 per cent. to 38 per cent. would have on revenue received from excise duty.

Mr. Hayhoe

No estimate has been made as the revenue effect would depend upon the changes in the strengths and sales of the whiskies concerned.