Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 1995. It was answered by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

On what grounds Customs and Excise are now expressing the import duty on wines in terms of ecu per hectolitre, details of which have been sent to the Minister in charge of Customs and Excise; and on what legal basis this description of duty is used. - (Holding answer 19 October 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

37629; 264 c535W;264 c533W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Alcoholic drinks Excise duties Import duties European currency unit Wines Common customs tariffs