Written Question·Treasury·UIN 7927

Beer and Cider: Excise Duties

Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 15 October 2024

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing draught duty relief for (a) beer and (b) cider served in pubs in Hazel Grove constituency.

Answer

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

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