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<p>The Government does not hold information the information requested.</p><p>The Government
recognises the important role pubs play in local communities. My Rt Hon Friend, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer announced at Autumn Budget 2018 that the Government was
freezing beer duties for the second consecutive year as beer makes up close to 50%
of pub sales. Many pubs are also benefitting from the business rates retail discount,
announced at Budget 2018, which cuts bills by one third for retail properties with
a rateable value below £51,000 from April 2019, as well as wider reforms and reductions
to business rates.</p>
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