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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010.


Alcohol

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will alter the relative levels of taxation of beer and spirits.
Answer

At Budget 2008, the Chancellor announced that alcohol duty rates on all products would increase by 2 per cent above indexation up to and including 2013. All taxes are kept under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1983; 717 c265WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Beer Excise duties Tax rates and bands Spirits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk