asked the Minister for Finance the estimated net increased yield in revenue of (a) a one penny increase in customs and excise duties on a pint of beer; (b) a one penny increase in customs and excise duties on a glass of spirits; and (c) a one penny increase in customs and excise duties on ten cigarettes.
Written Answers. - Customs and Excise Duties.
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Following is the information:
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Increase in the rates of Customs and Excise duties, the equivalent of— |
Approximate annual net additional yield in revenue, based on current patterns of consumption |
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£ million |
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(a) One penny on a pint of beer |
5.0 |
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(b) One penny on a glass of spirits |
1.5 |
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(c) One penny on ten standard size plain cigarettes |
3.5 |