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Finance Bill

I caution the hon. Gentleman about failing to see the wood for the trees. I made it extremely clear in my speech—I do not think many would accuse me of not speaking for long enough—that I am very keen to help those producing beer, cider, wine and other alcoholic drinks. If he feels that the amendment is not drafted satisfactorily, I regret that he has not tabled a better-drafted one, as I would not wish to let the Government off the hook by his splitting hairs on this issue, when it is very clear that I wish to represent alcohol producers as a whole.