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Written question asked by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Lord Pitt-Watson (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Taxation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase taxes on vapes, smoking, gambling, alcohol and food; and, if so, what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of increasing those taxes.

Answer

Decisions on taxes are taken at the Budget by the Chancellor.

Tax changes announced at Budget are accompanied by a Tax Information and Impact Note which sets out the expected revenue impact.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2771
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Gambling Food Tobacco Taxation Electronic cigarettes
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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