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Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Friday, 5 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Low Alcohol Drinks: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of for what reason alcohol-free drinks are priced (a) comparably to and (b) higher than alcoholic equivalents.

Answer

Defra regularly engages with supermarkets and producers on a range of food supply matters. However, it is not for the Government to set retail food and drink prices nor to comment on day-to-day commercial decisions taken by businesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70361
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Low alcohol drinks Prices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk