Alcoholic Drinks: Tax Allowances
Commons · Question 36746 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Australian government's introduction of tax relief for distillers from July 2026 on the UK spirits industry.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 17 Mar 2025
No formal assessment has been made by the department regarding this specific policy. As with all taxes, the Government keeps alcohol duty under review as part of its Budget process.