Beer and Cider: Excise Duties
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will reduce the level of duty on (a) beer and (b) cider served in pubs.
Answered by James Murray
The current alcohol duty system supports pubs through Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pay less duty. Draught Relief helps to level the playing field between pubs and supermarkets, allowing pubs and brewers to price their on-trade products more competitively.
The Government is closely monitoring the impact of the recent reforms and rates that took effect on 1 August 2023. As with all taxes, the Government keeps the alcohol duty system under review during its Budget process.
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