https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/alcohol-bulletin<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the loss of spirits duty as a result of forestalling in each year since 2015.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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Exchequer impacts of this measure are set out in Table 4.1 of Spring Budget 2023 and have been certified by the Office for Budget Responsibility. More details can be found in the policy costings document published alongside Spring Budget 2023.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 21 March to Question 167167 on Spirits: Excise Duties and with reference to Table 4.1 of the Spring Budget 2023, HC1183, published on 15 March 2023, if he will make an assessment of the Exchequer impacts of the August 2023 increase in duty in spirits for (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25, (c) 2025-26, (d) 2026-27 and (e) 2027-28.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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As announced at Spring Budget 2023, in line with the Government\u2019s plan to manage the UK economy responsibly, the Government is uprating the previously published reform rates and structures by RPI from 1 August 2023.<\/p>
<\/p>
However, recognising the vital role pubs play in our communities, the Government will ensure the duty on an average draught pint of beer served in a pub does not increase.<\/p>
<\/p>
Exchequer impacts of this measure are set out in Table 4.1 of Spring Budget 2023 and have been certified by the Office for Budget Responsibility. More details can be found in the policy costings document published alongside Spring Budget 2023.<\/p>
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The Government is unable to speculate on the content of the Spring Budget, which takes place on 15 March.<\/p>"}
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The Government keeps the duty rates under review during its yearly budget process and aims to balance the impact on businesses with its public health objectives.<\/p>
<\/p>
The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider reforms to alcohol duties will be considered in due course.<\/p>"}
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On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of almost all of the tax measures set out in the Growth Plan that have not been legislated for in parliament. This includes the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023.\u202fThe purpose is to ensure the UK\u2019s economic stability and to provide confidence in the government\u2019s commitment to fiscal discipline. The Chancellor made clear in his statement that the UK\u2019s public finances must be on a sustainable path into the medium term.<\/p>
The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider Alcohol Duty Review, which continues as planned, will be considered in due course.<\/p>
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The government will continue to assess the impact of its decisions on alcohol duties, including through ongoing engagement with stakeholders.<\/p>"}
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On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of almost all of the tax measures set out in the Growth Plan that have not been legislated for in parliament. This includes the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023.\u202fThe purpose is to ensure the UK\u2019s economic stability and to provide confidence in the government\u2019s commitment to fiscal discipline. The Chancellor made clear in his statement that the UK\u2019s public finances must be on a sustainable path into the medium term.<\/p>
The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider Alcohol Duty Review, which continues as planned, will be considered in due course.<\/p>
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The government will continue to assess the impact of its decisions on alcohol duties, including through ongoing engagement with stakeholders.<\/p>"}
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On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of almost all of the tax measures set out in the Growth Plan that have not been legislated for in parliament. This includes the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023.\u202fThe purpose is to ensure the UK\u2019s economic stability and to provide confidence in the government\u2019s commitment to fiscal discipline. The Chancellor made clear in his statement that the UK\u2019s public finances must be on a sustainable path into the medium term.<\/p>
The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider Alcohol Duty Review, which continues as planned, will be considered in due course.<\/p>
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The government will continue to assess the impact of its decisions on alcohol duties, including through ongoing engagement with stakeholders.<\/p>"}
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On 17 October, the Chancellor announced a reversal of almost all of the tax measures set out in the Growth Plan that have not been legislated for in parliament. This includes the freeze of alcohol duty rates from 1 February 2023.\u202fThe purpose is to ensure the UK\u2019s economic stability and to provide confidence in the government\u2019s commitment to fiscal discipline. The Chancellor made clear in his statement that the UK\u2019s public finances must be on a sustainable path into the medium term.<\/p>
The alcohol duty uprating decision and interactions with the wider Alcohol Duty Review, which continues as planned, will be considered in due course.<\/p>
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The government will continue to assess the impact of its decisions on alcohol duties, including through ongoing engagement with stakeholders.<\/p>"}
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