§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what amounts to taxes and duty were raised in each of the last five years(a) at 1991 prices and (b) as a percentage of total revenues on tobacco and tobacco products;
(2) what amounts of taxes and duties were raised in each of the last five years (a) at 1991 prices and (b) as a percentage of total revenues on alcohol and alcohol products.
§ Mrs. Gillian Shephard[holding answer 26 February 1992]: The following is the information in respect of excise duty and VAT on alcoholic drink and tobacco at 1991 prices and as a percentage of total Customs and Excise receipts.
Excise Duty and VAT £ million 1991 prices Percentage of Customs & Excise receipts Alcohol Tobacco Alcohol Tobacco 1986–87 8,550 7,750 15.4 13.9 1987–88 8,600 7,500 14.8 12.9 1988–89 8,550 7,400 14.0 12.1 1989–90 8,000 6,950 13.5 11.7 1990–91 8,000 7,050 13.9 12.2