Written question asked by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2022. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Friday, 13 May 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.

Beer: Excise Duties

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many small producers that produce multiple alcoholic products will be effected by the introduction of small producer relief.

Answer

The Government intends to introduce a new Small Producers Relief to replace the existing Small Brewers Relief. The new relief will include beer, cider, wine and spirits-based drinks below 8.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). It aims to encourage innovation and remove barriers growth for small producers.

This change will benefit hundreds of small producers across the UK by giving them access to reduce rates for the first time, across a wider range of products.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 341
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Beer Excise duties Small businesses Tax allowances
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Beer: Excise Duties

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