Beer: Excise Duties

Treasury written question – answered at on 3 September 2024.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Tom Gordon Tom Gordon Liberal Democrat, Harrogate and Knaresborough

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help support independent breweries through the alcohol duty system.

Photo of James Murray James Murray The Exchequer Secretary

The Government recognises the important contribution of independent breweries to our economy and society.

Alongside the current alcohol duty freeze until 1 February 2025, the duty system gives specific support to small producers and products sold on draught:

  • Small Producer Relief means that small brewers see reduced duty rates on all products below 8.5% alcohol by volume;
  • and Draught Relief reduces duty on qualifying draught beers and ciders by 9.2%.

Does this answer the above question?

Yes3 people think so

No1 person thinks not

Would you like to ask a question like this yourself? Use our Freedom of Information site.