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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2024. It was answered by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.

Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Spring Budget 2024, HC 560, published on 6 March 2024, whether he made an assessment with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of the potential impact of freezing alcohol duty on public health.

Answer

Treasury ministers and officials regularly engage with the Department of Health and Social Care on a variety of issues, including alcohol policy.

The Treasury also engaged extensively with external stakeholders and other Government departments, including the Department of Health and Social Care, as part of the policy development and delivery process for the new alcohol reforms.

The Government has delivered on its commitment to review the outdated and complex alcohol duty system and introduced the biggest reform of alcohol duties for over 140 years. From 1 August 2023, all alcoholic products are now taxed by strength.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17658
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Excise duties Department of Health and Social Care Public health
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