Written questions

Beer: Excise Duties

Commons · Question 83860 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 28 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduced rate of beer duty for draught products on the (a) on-trade and (b) off-trade sectors.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 28 Oct 2025

Pubs and brewers make a significant contribution to our economy and society, including through supporting jobs, and this is reflected in the tax system. The alcohol duty system supports pubs and hospitality businesses through Draught Relief (DR), which en...