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Written question asked by Bill Grant (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 June 2018. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Friday, 8 June 2018 on behalf of the Treasury.


Wines: Excise Duties

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made on the potential effect on (a) businesses and (b) levels of employment of increasing the duty paid on the dilution of wine and made-wine.

Answer

At Autumn Budget 2017, the government announced a review of the practice of diluting wine and made-wine after the excise duty has been accounted for. HMRC has invited views from representative bodies and affected businesses. Responses are currently being analysed and assessments of impact will be considered as part of the review process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147500
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Excise duties Wines
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk