Written Question·Treasury·UIN 3060

Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Dan Carden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Institute of Alcohol Studies' article entitled £27.4 billion cost of alcohol harm in England every year, published on 20 May 2024.

Answer

James Murray

Following the recent alcohol duty reforms, all alcoholic products are now taxed by strength. This reflects public health priorities and helps to address potentially harmful products like ‘white’ ciders and strong fortified wines, which are often cited by ...

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