We have submitted evidence to HM Revenue & Customs’ call for evidence to support the Evaluation of Alcohol Duty Reforms.
In our response, we highlighted that:
- The strength thresholds have incentivised some reformulation, particularly of beer and wine.
- The strength-based reforms are a step in the right direction.
- Harms caused by alcohol are still unacceptably high.
- Closing the cider duty loophole and lowering the upper threshold to 6.5% ABV would encourage further reformulation and reduce harm.
- The public support alcohol duty.
