HC Deb 24 February 1988 vol 128 c191W
Mr. Whitney

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has as to the policy of the European Community Commission on excise duty distinctions between sherries out of proportion to relative alcoholic strengths.

Mr. Lilley

Although the EC Commission has tabled certain proposals on the harmonisation of excise duties, the rates charged at present are a matter for individual member states.

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