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Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Asked by Rachel GilmourLiberal DemocratTreasuryTabled Answered 16 October 2024UIN 8056

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to (a) review the planned changes to alcohol duty rates before their implementation in February 2025, notwithstanding an extension of the current duty freeze and (b) publish an impact assessment of the planned changes (i) on the (A) hospitality and (B) wine production sectors and (ii) more broadly.

Answered by James Murray

As with all taxes, the Government keeps alcohol duty rates under review during its Budget process. Any substantive tax changes would be accompanied by a relevant Tax Information and Impact Note.

The current temporary duty easement for wine is due to end on 31 January 2025.

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