Written Question·Treasury·UIN 8899
Tobacco: Excise Duties
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024
Question
Paul Holmes
Conservative — Hamble Valley
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 42 of the Institute of Fiscal Studies' report entitled The outlook for the public finances in the new parliament, published on 10 October 2024, if her Department will make an assessment of the
Answer
James MurrayThe Government is committed to delivering its two key objectives on tobacco duty; to raise revenue and protect public health. High taxes reduce the affordability of tobacco products and supports the Government’s objective to reduce smoking prevalence. The...
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