HC Deb 06 February 1989 vol 146 c546W
Mr. Gregory

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has on the current price of wines and spirits in the European Economic Community and the levels of duty imposed on them; and what equivalent information he has for the United Kingdom.

Mr. Lilley

Information on prices of wines and spirits in the European Community member states is not readily available. Rates of excise duties and VAT in each of the member states, according to the latest information available, are set out in the table: