Written questions

Low Alcohol Drinks: Prices

Commons · Question 70361 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sharon Hodgson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of for what reason alcohol-free drinks are priced (a) comparably to and (b) higher than alcoholic equivalents.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 5 Sep 2025

Defra regularly engages with supermarkets and producers on a range of food supply matters. However, it is not for the Government to set retail food and drink prices nor to comment on day-to-day commercial decisions taken by businesses.