§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when ministers last met representatives of the brewing and distilling companies to discuss the current and future levels of taxation levelled on alcoholic drinks. [58193]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI last met the Trade Associations representing the brewing and distilling industries just before the last Budget in order to discuss their Budget Representations. The exact dates are as follows: Wine and Spirits Association—8 February 1998; Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association—23 February 1998; Scotch Whisky Association and Gin and Vodka Association—24 February 1998.