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<p>This government remains clear in its support for consumers, pubs and breweries,
and we have taken action to this end – meaning that the price of a pint of beer is
12p is lower than it otherwise would have been since 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p>However,
we cannot ignore the cost to the Exchequer of successive freezes – equal to over £4
billion since 2013/14. Any assessment of the merits of further freezes or cuts needs
to consider the resulting reduction in funds available for vital public services.</p>
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