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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord John-Mackie (Labour). It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 1993.

Caithness, RtHonEarl

Question: Why Scotch whisky is taxed so heavily in the United Kingdom compared to taxation on wine & whisky in the rest of Europe.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 543 c417
Session: 1992-93
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Lords personal statement disclaiming any financial interest in the Whisky industry, with ref to questions he tabled on the subject (543 c417 & 549 c1153)
Thursday, 4 November 1993
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Excise duties Scotland Whisky