Written Question·Treasury·UIN 84434

Cider: South Somerset

Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 31 October 2025

Question

Adam Dance

Liberal DemocratYeovil

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support the cider industry in (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) south Somerset.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The cider industry makes a vital contribution to our economy and society, which is recognised in the tax system.The current duty system supports the cider industry through Draught Relief (DR), which ensures products served on draught pay less duty, and Sm...

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