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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 Monday, 15 March 2010.


Alcohol

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Myners on 1 March (WA 318), whether they will estimate the cost to HM Treasury of introducing a zero duty rate on beers of 2.8 per cent ABV and below.
Answer

I regret that the information requested could be undertaken only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2585; 718 c112WA
Session
2009-10
Related items
Alcohol
Monday, 1 March 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Beer Excise duties Tax rates and bands
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk