Written Question·Treasury·UIN 68346
Tobacco: Excise Duties
Tabled: 16 July 2025
Answered: 24 July 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of tobacco excise duty policy on the size of the illicit tobacco market.
Answer
James MurrayTobacco duty aims to both raise revenue and reduce harm to public health by discouraging smoking. In 2024/25 tobacco duty raised almost £8 billion. High duty rates, making tobacco less affordable, have helped reduce smoking prevalence with the percentage ...
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