Written questions

Taxation

2026-07-22 · Treasury · HL2771 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase taxes on vapes, smoking, gambling, alcohol and food; and, if so, what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of increasing those taxes.

Answer

Decisions on taxes are taken at the Budget by the Chancellor. Tax changes announced at Budget are accompanied by a Tax Information and Impact Note which sets out the expected revenue impact.