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Written question asked by Ian Murray (Labour) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.


Whisky: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer ,what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the rise in alcohol duty on the (a) growth and (b) job creation prospects of the Scotch whisky industry.

Answer

The potential impacts of the recent changes to alcohol duty rates were published at Spring Budget in HMRC’s Tax Information and Impact Note and can be found online (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-alcohol-duty-rates/alcohol-duty-rate-changes#summary-of-impacts).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196294
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Employment Excise duties Scotland Whisky
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk