Written Question·Treasury·UIN 94220

Spirits: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered introducing tax incentives for pubs that promote UK spirits producers.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Alcohol duty is charged at the point of production or importation of drinks, and is therefore not generally paid directly by pubs. Further, the United Kingdon has an international obligation under WTO rules to treat imported and domestic products fairly. ...

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