Written Question·Treasury·UIN 78564

Tobacco: Excise Duties

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the impact of the current tobacco excise duty regime on the levels of illegal tobacco consumption.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Strong enforcement is essential in tackling the illicit tobacco market. HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force have had illicit tobacco strategies in place since 2000. Our latest strategy, “Stubbing out the problem”, was published in January 2024. The De...

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