“(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act and every six months thereafter, review the impact of the measures contained in sections 63 and 64 of this Act.

(2) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on—

(a) Scotch whisky distilleries,

(b) small spirit distilleries,

(c) wine producers and wholesalers,

(d) the hospitality industry, and

(e) those operating in the night-time economy.

(3) Each review must include an estimate of administrative and operational costs for the preceding 12-month period for each of the sectors listed in subsection (2).

(4) Each review must consider the impact of the measures on the retail price for consumers of products subject to alcohol duty.

(5) Each review must also examine the expected effect of the measures on the domestic wine trade.

(6) A report setting out the findings of each review must be published and laid before both Houses of Parliament.”—(Daisy Cooper.)

This new clause would require the Government to produce an impact assessment of the measures on the Act on distilleries, wine producers and the hospitality industry.

Brought up, and read the First time.

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.

The House divided: Ayes 176, Noes 332.

Question accordingly negatived.