Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Martin of Springburn (Labour), on Tuesday, 4 December 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 19 members in total.

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RECESSION, TAXATION AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

That this House views with deepest concern the growing recession in industry and the steady rise in unemployment, coupled with double-figure inflation which is creating a heavy burden for the great majority of people in the United Kingdom; notes that Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer insists that the current high interest rates, which are causing a downturn in manufacturing and service industries, are essential tools in his attempts to reduce inflation; reminds the Chancellor, however, that his predecessor sensibly recognised the importance of freezing duty on tobacco products as a means of keeping down the cost of living; notes, moreover, that any increase in taxation could result in more cheap, imported cigarettes being sold in the United Kingdom; and calls upon the Chancellor, therefore, to freeze duty on tobacco products in his 1991 Budget as a step towards reducing inflation and boosting employment and living standards.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

153 

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Economic situation Inflation Tobacco

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk