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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Friday, 6 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 September 2024. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to either (1) extending, or (2) making permanent, the wine temporary easement period in order to meet the core principles outlined in The new alcohol duty system consultation, which ran from 27 October 2021 to 30 January 2022, to make the alcohol duty system (a) simpler, (b) more economically rational, and (c) less administratively burdensome.

Answer

The Chancellor and Exchequer Secretary regularly receive representations on the tax system from a wide range of stakeholders and welcome their views.

The current, temporary duty easement for wine is due to end on 1 February 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL849
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Excise duties Wines
Link
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