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Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 March 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 March 2007. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Excise Duties: Beer

Question
(4) what assessment he has made of the contribution made to the UK economy of the brewing and pub sector.
Answer

Decisions on the taxation of beer are made by the Chancellor at Budget taking all relevant factors into consideration, including the state of the industry and its contribution to the economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
458 c709W; 127174
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Beer Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk