Written Question·Treasury·UIN 36746
Alcoholic Drinks: Tax Allowances
Tabled: 10 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Tonia Antoniazzi
Labour — Gower
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Australian government's introduction of tax relief for distillers from July 2026 on the UK spirits industry.
Answer
James MurrayNo formal assessment has been made by the department regarding this specific policy. As with all taxes, the Government keeps alcohol duty under review as part of its Budget process.