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Written question asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) on Monday, 24 January 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2022. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Monday, 31 January 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.

Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how the proposed alcohol duty system will impact on their ability to cover the costs of alcohol to (1) the NHS, and (2) on society.

Answer

The Government intends to move to a new system that taxes all products in reference to their alcohol content for the first time. This will help to target problem drinking by taxing higher-strength products associated with alcohol-related harm a higher rate of duty.


The Government is continuing to engage with interested stakeholders, including public health professionals, on these reforms. A consultation was launched in October and stakeholders are encouraged to respond before the deadline of 30 January 2022. A tax information and impact note will be published following the consultation when the policy is final, or near final, in the usual way.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5619
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Excise duties
Link
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