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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Griffiths (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 April 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Finance (No. 3) Bill.

Finance (No. 3) Bill

I agree with the intention of the measure, which is to encourage people to drink lower-strength beers. However, does the Chief Secretary agree that what would help both the industry and the health of the nation would be if the Government were to go to Europe to argue for that level to be raised from 2.8 to 3.2 or 3.4%, so that brewers could brew something tasty and drinkable that would nudge people to reduce their alcohol consumption?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
527 c76 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Alcoholic drinks Corporation tax Beer Air passenger duty Capital allowances Aggregates levy Environment protection Income tax Electricity generation Excise duties Fuels Economic growth Individual savings accounts Low incomes Northern Ireland Pensions Natural gas Nuclear power Business rates Prices Small businesses Tax allowances Tax avoidance Taxation Research Tobacco Science North Sea oil Carbon emissions Bank levy National employment savings trust scheme
Legislation
Finance (No. 3) Bill 2010-12
Link
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