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Harrison, Lord
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Given that the average alcoholic strength of a bottle of wine has risen in recent decades from 11 to 13 per cent, with a commensurate rise in hospital admissions for those with alcohol-related problems, will my noble friend consider lowering the excise duty on lower-strength wines to encourage both sensible drinking and wider, broadened consumer choice?
Given that the average alcoholic strength of a bottle of wine has risen in recent decades from 11 to 13 per cent, with a commensurate rise in hospital admissions for those with alcohol-related problems, will my noble friend consider lowering the excise duty on lower-strength wines to encourage both sensible drinking and wider, broadened consumer choice?
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Lord Harrison
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
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27 October 2009
My noble friend raises two different points, one of which is to do with consumer choice. It is indeed the case that consumers should be able to choose lower or higher-strength wines. However, it is not for the Government to decide what products retailers should make available. What we think is important is that people understand how strong the drinks are, what advice is relevant to them and the risks of regularly drinking above the lower-risk guidelines. My noble friend’s second point related to taxation. I can say with some accuracy that that is above my pay grade and is a matter for the Chancellor.
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Alcoholic drinks; Excise duties; Misuse; Tax rates and bands; Wines
Date
27 October 2009
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713 c1100-1
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to take account of the health impacts of the availability of high alcohol content wines.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to take account of the health impacts of the availability of high alcohol content wines.
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Lord Harrison
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Thornton
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
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Answered
For answer on
27 October 2009
Answered on
27 October 2009
My Lords, high-alcohol wines are increasingly available as we import more wines from the new world which are stronger than those from France, Italy and Spain. It is important that people understand how strong their drink is, how much they drink, and the health risks.
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks; Misuse; Wines
Date
27 October 2009
Reference
713 c1100
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House of Lords chamber
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