Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord John-Mackie (Labour). It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 November 1993.

Caithness, RtHonEarl

Question: What consideration HMG are giving to the level of tax on Scotch whisky; & what effect they consider the level of such tax has on the whisky distilling & bottling industry in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 549 c1153-5
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 Exports Industry Excise duties Scotland Whisky