Written Question·Treasury·UIN 78564
Tobacco: Excise Duties
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
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 TomlinsonStrong 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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