HC Deb 25 October 1993 vol 230 c421W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the alcohol contents of(a) a single measure of whisky or whiskey and (b) a glass of wine as sold in public houses in England and Wales; and what is the excise duty imposed in each case.

Sir John Cope

Following is the information:

Alcohol content (millilitres) Excise duty (pence)
Spirits measure (1/6 gill at 40 per cent. abv) 9.5 18.8
Glass of wine (12.5 cl at 11.5 per cent. abv) 14.4 16.5