§ Mr. FallonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the revenue cost in(a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000 of a 4 per cent. cut in spirits duty, commencing on 6 April 1999. [26354]
§ Dawn PrimaroloCutting the spirit duty by 4 per cent. on 6 April 1999 will have no effect on revenue in 1998–99, but will cost approximately £30 million in 1999–2000.