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Written question asked by Dan Poulter (Conservative) on Monday, 15 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2010. It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tax Allowances: Breweries

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has made an assessment of the merits of placing time limits on the tax relief offered to micro-breweries.
Answer

The Treasury keeps all tax reliefs under review. Small breweries relief provides duty relief to micro and small breweries producing up to 60,000 hectolitres per annum. Decisions about tax policy are a matter for the Chancellor as part of the Budget process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25081; 519 c281W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Beer Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk