Tobacco: Excise Duties
Commons · Question 78564 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the impact of the current tobacco excise duty regime on the levels of illegal tobacco consumption.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 15 Oct 2025
Strong enforcement is essential in tackling the illicit tobacco market. HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force have had illicit tobacco strategies in place since 2000. Our latest strategy, “Stubbing out the problem”, was published in January 2024. The De...