Written Question·Treasury·UIN 85110
Smoking
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of tobacco excise in reducing smoking prevalence.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonTobacco duty aims to both raise revenue and reduce harm to public health by discouraging smoking. High duty rates, making tobacco less affordable, are a proven way to reduce smoking prevalence and have helped reduce the percentage of adult smokers in the ...
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