asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the effects on sales of cider resulting from the imposition of the duty on cider.

Representations have been made by two hon. Members on behalf of the largest producer of cider that the company is having to lay of 160 newly recruited employees because of a fall in its sales of cider, which it attributes to the imposition of the duty. This company has also made representations on its own behalf.