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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 March 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 2021 on behalf of the Treasury.


Beer: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will make an assessment of the (a) effect of the small brewers relief scheme on the survival and growth of the UK’s small independent breweries and (b) potential merits of extending the scheme.

Answer

The Government is currently reviewing the Small Brewers Relief scheme. A technical consultation was published in January as the latest stage of this review, seeking feedback from brewers on changes to the scheme. Further announcements will be made after the technical consultation closes on 4 April 2021.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
158151
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Beer Excise duties Small businesses Tax allowances
Link
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