asked the Minister for Finance the amount of customs duties and excise duties on (a) alcoholic drink (b) tobacco and (c) petrol and oil in respect of the year 1972-73; and the estimated figures for 1973-74.
Written Answers. - Customs and Excise Duties.
227.
Following is the information:—
Net receipts of customs and excise duties.
|
Heading |
1972/73 |
1973/74 |
|
(Provisional) |
(Estimated) |
|
|
£million |
£million |
|
|
(a) Alcoholic drink |
75.72 |
89* |
|
(b) Tobacco |
55.79 |
64* |
|
(c) Petrol and Oil |
53.85 |
58* |
*The 1973/74 estimates in respect of drink, tobacco and petrol and oil include estimated buoyancy increases of £7.68m., £3.21m. and £4.15m respectively.