Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Friday, 30 August 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.

Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Institute of Alcohol Studies' article entitled £27.4 billion cost of alcohol harm in England every year, published on 20 May 2024.

Answer

Following the recent alcohol duty reforms, all alcoholic products are now taxed by strength. This reflects public health priorities and helps to address potentially harmful products like ‘white’ ciders and strong fortified wines, which are often cited by health groups as being abused.

The Chancellor has confirmed that she will set out plans for tax – as well as spending and borrowing – in the usual way at the Budget on 30 October.

HM Treasury welcomes representations as part of this policy making process and Budget submissions will be received through the online portal until 10 September.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 3060
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Economic policy Misuse
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

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