Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 1995. It was answered by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th October, Official Report, column 535W, when the EU agreement was approved to require wine import duty to be levied in terms of ecu per hectolitre; when this agreement was approved by Parliament; when Customs and Excise commenced the new import tariffs; and on which day, in relation to the day of import, the value of the ecu is assessed to determine the amount of duty payable. - (Holding answer 30 Oct 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

40219; 265 c148-9W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

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