Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 83288

Alcoholic Drinks: Employers' Contributions and Excise Duties

Tabled: 20 October 2025

Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the distilling industry on the potential impact of the increase in (a) duties on spirits (b) employer's National Insurance contributions on

Answer

Chris Bryant

I have not had any such direct conversations but the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) maintains regular engagement with stakeholders from across the distilling industry and remains committed to supporting economic growth in the sector. Although dut...

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