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Written question asked by Will Quince (Conservative) on Monday, 9 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2016 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 May 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.


Soft Drinks: Taxation

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will include a time limit in the terms of the soft drinks industry levy such that that levy would cease to apply if reformulation targets are met by soft drinks manufacturers.

Answer

There is no plan to include a time limit in the terms of the soft drinks industry levy, but the Chancellor keeps all taxes under review as part of the Budget process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36827
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Taxation Soft drinks
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk