Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ivan Lawrence (Conservative), on Monday, 1 February 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 132 members in total.

BEER DUTY

That this House notes that the British beer drinker currently pays 35 pence more per pint in excise duty and VAT than in France; believes that increasing amounts of duty-paid imports from France pose a serious and growing threat to the British brewing industry and jobs in United Kingdom pubs, off-licences and supermarkets; and calls for a reduction in beer duty in order to bring about fair competition in the Single Market.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 4 amendments.

1294A1: at end add 'and the withdrawal of contributions to the Conservative Party in order to benefit further the consumer'.
1294A2: at end add 'whilst having careful regard for the position of cider in the market place'.
1294A3: after 'VAT', insert and approximately ??1 per bottle more on wine.'.
1294A4: after 'beer', insert 'and wine'.

Secondary information

Type: Early day motion
Reference: 1294; 1294A1; 1294A2; 1294A3; 1294A4
Session: 1992-93
Subjects: Beer Excise duties
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

BEER DUTY

Amendments

Secondary information

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