Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties — Written Question

Question

Carolyn Harris

Labour — Neath and Swansea East

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of excise duty rates on the competitiveness of (a) UK and (b) European distillers; and what fiscal steps she is taking to help support the

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

The UK spirits industry makes a vital contribution to our economy and society, with Scotch Whisky remaining the UK’s most successful food and drink export enjoyed by consumers across the globe. UK alcohol duty is not charged on exports. There is significa...

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