Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties — Written Question

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing an alcohol duty (a) exemption and (b) reduction for drinks that have a 15% or weaker alcohol by volume on community third places.

Answer

James Murray

Pubs and breweries make an enormous contribution to our economy and society, and this is recognised in the tax system. The current alcohol duty system supports pubs and breweries through Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pa...

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