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Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effects of the changes to alcohol duty announced in the 2008 budget on (a) binge drinking, (b) general levels of alcohol consumption and (c) underage drinking.
Answer

The Home Secretary has regular discussions with ministerial colleagues about all aspects of policy. However, taxation is a matter for the Treasury.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214749; 479 c1515W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk