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Member

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 December 2025

Debate

Budget Resolutions

Contribution

Description of alcoholic product

Rate of duty per litre of alcohol in the product

Alcoholic products of an alcoholic strength of less than 3.5%

£8.58

(a) Still cider of an alcoholic strength of at least 3.5%

(b) Sparkling cider of an alcoholic strength of at least 3.5% but not exceeding 5.5%

£8.95

(a) Beer, spirits, wine and other fermented products of an alcoholic strength of at least 3.5% (but less than 8.5%)

(b) Sparkling cider of an alcoholic strength exceeding 5.5%

£19.45”

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