Written Question·Treasury·UIN 8365

Beer and Cider: Excise Duties

Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 17 October 2024

Question

Chris Hinchliff

LabourNorth East Hertfordshire

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of draught duty relief for (a) beer and (b) cider.

Answer

James Murray
The current alcohol duty system supports the industry through Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pay less duty. Draught Relief helps to level the playing field between pubs and supermarkets, allowing pubs and brewers to pric...

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