Alcoholic Beverages (Duties)

HC Deb 12 May 1988 vol 133 cc211-2W

41. Mr. Colvin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost in terms of lost revenue of harmonising the duties on alcoholic beverages.

Mr. Lilley

On the basis of the Commission's proposals, around £2.5 billion per year.