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Written question asked by Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


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Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the economic impact of the UK’s 0.05% ABV threshold on British brewers.

Answer

Under our Health Mission, the Government is committed to prioritising preventative public health measures to support people to live longer, healthier lives.

The Department will continue to work across Government to better understand how we can best reduce alcohol-related harms, including exploring the potential opportunities presented by No and Low alcohol alternative drinks. While the department has not made a specific assessment of the economic impact of the United Kingdom’s 0.05% alcohol by volume (ABV) threshold on British brewers we will continue to consider how alcohol labelling can be improved to support consumers make informed decisions about the products they are purchasing, whilst also promoting responsible consumption.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30679
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Beer Economic situation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk