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Mr. Gardiner
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the estimated receipts in 1986–87 and the forecast receipts in 1987–88 from excise duties on spirits, beer, wine, made wine, cider and perry, respectively; and if he will explain any differences or special factors.
Mr. Brooke
[pursuant to his reply, 3 April 1987, c. 630]: The information is as follows:
| 1986–87 £ million1 | 1987–88 £ million2 | |
| Spirits | 1,500 | 1,530 |
| Beer | 1,970 | 2,010 |
| Wine | 640 | 685 |
| Made wine | 60 | 65 |
| Cider and Perry | 50 | 55 |
| Total | 4,220 | 4,345 |
| 1 Latest estimates. | ||
| 2 Forecast. | ||