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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 19 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 2021. It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 on behalf of the Treasury.


Beer: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment he has made of the level of beer duty in (a) the UK, (b) Germany and (c) France.

Answer

HM Treasury keeps all taxes, including beer duty, under review whilst preparing for fiscal events. Changes to duty rates are determined through assessment of the economic and fiscal circumstances in the UK; and as such no comparative assessment to France or Germany has been made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
154835
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Beer Excise duties Germany France
Link
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