HM Treasury written question – answered at on 8 March 2017.
Graham Evans
Conservative, Weaver Vale
To ask Mr Chancellor of the exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect on jobs and investment in the beer industry of a reduction in beer duty.
Jane Ellison
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury
The Government keeps all taxes under review, including alcohol duties, and is always willing to consider any evidence in relation to alcohol taxation policy. Any changes to beer duty need to take account of a wide range of factors, including the Exchequer impact, the impact on businesses and consumers, and on public health.
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