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The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) took place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013.
I and Sir John Cunliffe (UK Representative to the European Union) represented the UK on all the issues discussed at the meeting. A summary of those discussions follows.
Financial Responsibility for Investor State Dispute Settlement
The Presidency...
The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) took place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013.
I and Sir John Cunliffe (UK Representative to the European Union) represented the UK on all the issues discussed at the meeting. A summary of those discussions follows.
Financial Responsibility for Investor State Dispute Settlement
The Presidency...
My noble Friend the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, has made the following statement:
The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) took place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013.
Sir John Cunliffe (UK Representative to the European Union) and I represented the UK on all the...
My noble Friend the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, has made the following statement:
The EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) took place in Luxembourg on 18 October 2013.
Sir John Cunliffe (UK Representative to the European Union) and I represented the UK on all the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what (a) funding and (b) marketing support the Government provides to the sparkling wine growing industry in the south east.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what (a) funding and (b) marketing support the Government provides to the sparkling wine growing industry in the south east.
The United Kingdom uses its annual support provided under Council Regulation (EC) 1234/07 (€280,000) for its wine and sparkling wine sector in two areas:
We allocate €120,000 (approx. £100,000) annually to the single payment scheme (SPS) to give all vineyards the ability to benefit from payments under this programme.
The remaining amount is transferred annually to the Rural Development Programme. This has enabled, inter alia, the development of a dedicated wine sector training programme (Wineskills) which provides advice on aspects of brand building, marketing and exporting.
We have recently secured places for two wine producers to represent UK wine producers on an EU speciality food trade mission to Japan and South Korea in November. Our sparkling wine producers are already starting to exploit both markets and our attendance on this mission will help to boost our trade links further with this region.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy on buying and promoting English wine. [HL1813]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy on buying and promoting English wine. [HL1813]
The high quality of English and Welsh still and sparkling wine means that demand for our wine regularly outstrips supply. Although promotion can be supported under the EU wine programme, the industry does not consider this to be a priority at this stage. Instead, EU support has been channelled via the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), which currently provides a bespoke training programme for the sector (Wineskills). It includes advice on aspects of promotion such as brand building and marketing.
We have recently secured places for two wine producers to represent the UK on an EU Speciality Food Trade Mission to Japan and South Korea in November. Our wine producers are already starting to exploit both markets and our attendance on this mission will help to boost our trade links further with this region.
Government Hospitality, within the Protocol Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, is responsible for the management of the Government wine cellar and has supported the UK wine industry for over 20 years through regularly buying and using UK wines.
I have today placed a copy of the annual statement on the Government wine cellar for the financial year 2012-13 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of the Government hospitality wine cellar, this second annual statement meets our commitment that there would be annual statements...
I have today placed a copy of the annual statement on the Government wine cellar for the financial year 2012-13 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of the Government hospitality wine cellar, this second annual statement meets our commitment that there would be annual statements...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Mr Mark Simmonds, has made the following written Ministerial Statement.
I have today placed a copy of the Annual Statement on the Government Wine Cellar for the Financial Year 2012-13 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Mr Mark Simmonds, has made the following written Ministerial Statement.
I have today placed a copy of the Annual Statement on the Government Wine Cellar for the Financial Year 2012-13 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to support English wine production.
[159196]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to support English wine production.
[159196]
During the 2008 EU Wine Reform the UK successfully negotiated a derogation to allow the scope of UK wine production to increase without the threat of our vine plantings being capped by the controls that exist in the main EU wine producing countries.
This outcome was warmly welcomed by the English wine industry. The reform also allowed the UK to establish a national programme to assist the development of the domestic wine industry. After consulting with the industry, funding is now being provided through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) on training to further increase skills and knowledge in this rapidly developing sector. We are also working closely with the UK wine industry to exploit promotion and marketing opportunities offered by the EU scheme for Protected Designations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will visit the Wroxeter Vineyard in Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency to gain information which will assist him in assessing what steps need to be taken to reduce the regulatory burden in that sector.
[159199]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will visit the Wroxeter Vineyard in Shrewsbury and Atcham constituency to gain information which will assist him in assessing what steps need to be taken to reduce the regulatory burden in that sector.
[159199]
The Government has an ongoing commitment to reduce the regulatory burdens faced by UK business and the public. The Red Tape Challenge was launched as a means to capture ideas on where the regulatory burden could be reduced, to highlight which regulations are working and which ones are not working and to assess where things could be simplified. I would urge the proprietor of Wroxeter Vineyard to submit suggestions to the 'Challenge', which can be done online at:
www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
I would also be interested to see any ideas directly in writing.
I sincerely hope that at some point in the future I am able to visit Wroxeter Vineyard to see and hear more about our acclaimed and increasingly successful UK wine production sector.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the effect on (a) wine, (b) spirits and (c) beer consumption of the decision to freeze beer duty in Budget 2013;
[152445]
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the effect on (a) wine, (b) spirits and (c) beer consumption of the decision to freeze beer duty in Budget 2013;
[152445]
[holding answers 22 April 2013]: The estimated effect on wine, spirits and beer consumption of the beer duty cut at Budget 13, is presented in table 1 as follows.
| Table
1�Effect of beer duty cut on
consumption | |||
| Percentage | |||
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
| Wine | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.04 |
| Spirits | -0.16 | -0.22 | -0.23 |
| Beer | 2.15 | 2.90 | 3.06 |
The estimates made of consumption of beer, wine and spirits in the next three years used to calculate estimated income from alcohol duty receipts is presented in table 2 as follows.
| Table
2�Consumption quantities
product | |||
| Thousand
hectolitre | |||
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
| Wine | 12,903 | 13,222 | 13,789 |
| Spirits | 2,646 | 2,650 | 2,687 |
| Beer | 40,425 | 39,208 | 38,207 |
The average strength of wine is not used to administer the tax. To administer the tax on wine the Government sets duty rates for ranges of Alcohol by Volume (ABV). HM Revenue and Customs then monitor how much duty is paid in each of these categories and therefore the average strength of wine is not required.
The Government recognises availability of cheap alcohol is a serious issue and remains firmly committed in tackling this issue. The Government will shortly respond to its alcohol consultation, including with proposals to deal with deeply-discounted alcohol in supermarkets and other stores.
(3) what estimate his Department uses for taxation purposes of the average strength of wine in the UK.
[152446]
Jonathan Ashworth:
(3) what estimate his Department uses for taxation purposes of the average strength of wine in the UK.
[152446]
Jonathan Ashworth:
[holding answers 22 April 2013]: The estimated effect on wine, spirits and beer consumption of the beer duty cut at Budget 13, is presented in table 1 as follows.
| Table
1—Effect of beer duty cut on
consumption | |||
| Percentage | |||
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
| Wine | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.04 |
| Spirits | -0.16 | -0.22 | -0.23 |
| Beer | 2.15 | 2.90 | 3.06 |
The estimates made of consumption of beer, wine and spirits in the next three years used to calculate estimated income from alcohol duty receipts is presented in table 2 as follows.
| Table
2—Consumption quantities
product | |||
| Thousand
hectolitre | |||
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | |
| Wine | 12,903 | 13,222 | 13,789 |
| Spirits | 2,646 | 2,650 | 2,687 |
| Beer | 40,425 | 39,208 | 38,207 |
The average strength of wine is not used to administer the tax. To administer the tax on wine the Government sets duty rates for ranges of Alcohol by Volume (ABV). HM Revenue and Customs then monitor how much duty is paid in each of these categories and therefore the average strength of wine is not required.
The Government recognises availability of cheap alcohol is a serious issue and remains firmly committed in tackling this issue. The Government will shortly respond to its alcohol consultation, including with proposals to deal with deeply-discounted alcohol in supermarkets and other stores.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimates HM Revenue and Customs has made of any (1) increase in revenue from, and (2) fall in consumption of, (a) beer and cider, (b) wines, and (c) spirits, in each of the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17, resulting from an increase in taxation...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimates HM Revenue and Customs has made of any (1) increase in revenue from, and (2) fall in consumption of, (a) beer and cider, (b) wines, and (c) spirits, in each of the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17, resulting from an increase in taxation...
An indication of the effect on revenue and consumption of a 1% increase in duty in 2014-15 on all alcoholic drinks is presented below, taken from HMRC’s published ready reckoners.
| 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | |
| 80 | 85 | 85 | |
| Exchequer
Impact
(£m) | |||
| 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | |
| Beer | -138.7 | -141.9 | -145.6 |
| Spirits | -7.2 | -7.6 | -8.1 |
| Alcopops | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
| Cider | -16.6 | -17.5 | -18.5 |
| Wine | -4.9 | -5.3 | -5.7 |
Consumption impact: Quantities Product (000 hectolitre)
The effect of a 1% increase in duties cannot be used directly to derive the effects of a 10%, 20% or 30% increase. However, a proportional estimate is still a broadly reasonable assumption over this level of duty change.
Increased duties are passed through as higher retail prices. Higher duties are thus estimated to reduce alcohol consumption.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he plans to publish figures for the excise duty lost on wine in the UK due to fraud.
[142919]
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he plans to publish figures for the excise duty lost on wine in the UK due to fraud.
[142919]
HM Revenue and Customs does not currently have a measure of the excise duty lost on wine in the UK due to fraud. The Department is researching alternative methodologies to produce a reliable estimate for the wine tax gap and will report its progress in Measuring Tax Gaps 2013.
I have today placed a copy of the annual statement on the Government wine cellar for the financial year 2011-12 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of the Government hospitality wine cellar announced by the then Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, my hon. Friend the...
I have today placed a copy of the annual statement on the Government wine cellar for the financial year 2011-12 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome of the review of the Government hospitality wine cellar announced by the then Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, my hon. Friend the...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mark Simmonds) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I have today placed a copy of the annual Statement on the government wine cellar for the financial year 2011-12 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome...
My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mark Simmonds) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I have today placed a copy of the annual Statement on the government wine cellar for the financial year 2011-12 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Following the outcome...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.
I represented the UK on agricultural matters and my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries, Richard Benyon, represented the United Kingdom on fisheries items. Richard...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) has today made the following Statement.
I represented the UK on agricultural matters and my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries, Richard Benyon, represented the United Kingdom on fisheries items. Richard...
I represented the UK on agricultural matters and the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Richard Benyon), represented the United Kingdom on fisheries items. Richard Lochhead MSP, Michelle O’Neil MLA and Alun Davies AM were also part of the United...
I represented the UK on agricultural matters and the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Richard Benyon), represented the United Kingdom on fisheries items. Richard Lochhead MSP, Michelle O’Neil MLA and Alun Davies AM were also part of the United...