As a result of yesterday’s decisions, the States will raise £513m from taxes and duties next year, leaving the Island with a predicted £3m deficit.
Under next year’s Budget the following duties will rise: 29p on a litre of spirits.
3p on a bottle of wine.
1p on a pint of beer.
13p on a packet of 20 cigarettes.
1p a litre on road fuel.
The debate, which normally lasts three or four days, was over by 4 pm on the first day of business.
