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Written question asked by Scott Mann (Conservative) on Friday, 27 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2017. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Friday, 3 November 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.


Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing beer and cider duties for the purposes of stimulating growth in (a) those sectors and (b) the pub industry.

Answer

The government keeps all taxes under review at fiscal events, and we will consider this issue carefully as part of the Autumn Budget process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110079
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Beer Cider Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk