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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 November 2022. It was answered by Baroness Penn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.


Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 17 October regarding the changes to alcohol duty (HC Deb col 396), what steps they are taking to protect the alcohol industry given the increased cost of living.

Answer

On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023, initially announced in the Growth Plan on 23 September.

The Government understands that many businesses are worried about the rising cost of living, including businesses within the alcohol industry. The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider reforms to alcohol duties will be considered in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2740
Session
2022-23
Related items
Economic Update
Monday, 17 October 2022
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Excise duties Cost of living
Link
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