Written question asked by Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 June 1993. It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 1993.

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Caithness, RtHonEarl

Question

Whether HMG are satisfied that the new system for levying duty on beer is fiscally neutral; & what representations they received from the Brewers' Society that the new system for levying duty on beer was not fiscally neutral, & what were the dates & form of such representation; what is their response to these representations and whether the Brewer's Society has made representations regarding the need for brewers to raise the prices & weaken the strength of beers to satisfy the requirements of the new tax system.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

547 c28-9WA

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Alcoholic drinks Beer Excise duties Prices Tax yields Brewers Society