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Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2008. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Wines: Measurement

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what guidance HM Revenue and Customs issues on the sizes of wine glasses used by wine-selling on-trade establishments; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

HM Revenue and Customs does not issue guidance on the sizing of glasses used for serving wine in on-trade establishments. Trading standards authorities are responsible for enforcement of the Weights and Measures (Intoxicating Liquors) Order 1988, which specifies that wine, when sold in a glass or other vessel from which it is intended to be drunk, may be sold only in units or multiples of either 125 ml and 175 ml.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
476 c440W;476 c441W; 206571
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Measurement Wines
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk