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Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2009.

Alcohol

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the excise duty on a litre of (a) beer, and (b) cider, containing (1) 6 per cent alcohol by volume, (2) 7 per cent alcohol by volume, (3) 7½ per cent alcohol by volume and (4) 8 per cent alcohol by volume.
Answer

Excise duty imposed on a litre of beer and cider containing (1) 6 per cent alcohol by volume, (2) 7 per cent alcohol by volume, (3) 7½ per cent alcohol by volume and (4) 8 per cent alcohol by volume, are shown in the table below. Full details on alcohol duty rates can be found on the HMRC website at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget2009/bn86.htm.

Amount of Excise Duty imposed on a litre of:
Alcoholic Strength Beer Still Cider
6.00% £0.99 £0.32
7.00% £1.15 £0.32
7.50% £1.24 £0.32
8.00% £1.32 £0.48

Figures are excluding VAT.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4785; 712 c217WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Beer Cider Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk