Written Question·Treasury·UIN 83860

Beer: Excise Duties

Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduced rate of beer duty for draught products on the (a) on-trade and (b) off-trade sectors.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Pubs and brewers make a significant contribution to our economy and society, including through supporting jobs, and this is reflected in the tax system. The alcohol duty system supports pubs and hospitality businesses through Draught Relief (DR), which en...

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