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Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It was answered by Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Labour) on Friday, 5 March 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Excise Duties: Beer

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had concerning the proposal to levy a lower duty on cask beer; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Alcohol duty policy is restricted by EU rules. It is not possible to levy different rates of duty on cask beer compared to beer sold in other types of packaging.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1487W; 320559
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Beer Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk