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Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2007. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Excise Duties: Beer

Question
(3) if he will commission a review of the impact of excise policy on the UK brewing industry; and if he will make a statement.
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
170312; 468 c1350W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Beer Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk