Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has received urging him to introduce a progressive beer duty.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received urging him to introduce a progressive beer duty. [35516] Dawn Primarolo: The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is a trade association which represents the smaller breweries. SIBA sent a detailed representation about the introduction of a progressive rate of duty to me on 9 March 1998. I have also received a number of letters from SIBA members urging me to consider SIBA's proposals and I have agreed to do so.

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