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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.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of proposals for the introduction of a progressive beer duty.
Answer

Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of proposals for the introduction of a progressive beer duty; and if he will make a statement. [35515] Dawn Primarolo: I received proposals for a sliding scale of beer duty from The Society of Independent Brewers on 9 March 1998. I have asked Customs and Excise to examine them and to provide me with advice in good time for the next Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
309 c9-10W; 35515
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Beer Excise duties