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Written question asked by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 8 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 July 2022. It was answered by Alan Mak (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.


Beer and Cider: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of adopting equal tax treatment for beer and cider.

Answer

The Government is currently undertaking a review of alcohol duties in order to simplify the system and make it fairer overall, including ensuring beer and cider both pay duty according to their alcoholic strength.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32978
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Beer Cider Excise duties
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk