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Debate between Jacob Collier and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 4th March 2025

(4 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I call Jacob Collier.

Jacob Collier Portrait Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (Lab)
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T2. During his recent visit to Burton, His Majesty the King sampled one of Tower Brewery’s excellent beers, putting our rich brewing heritage in the spotlight. Even though His Majesty and I like a tipple, low and no-alcohol sales are up 610% since 2013. With a clear opportunity to support that growing sector while promoting public health, will the Chancellor consider raising the alcohol- free threshold to 0.5% alcohol by volume, in line with international markets, to improve consumer choice—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Answer, please.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jacob Collier and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 3rd September 2024

(7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Collier Portrait Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (Lab)
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Pubs are the lifeblood of our local communities. In my constituency, the home of British brewing, we are blessed with wonderful pubs—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Unfortunately, supplementary questions must be linked to the main question.

Jacob Collier Portrait Jacob Collier
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Oh—sorry.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Don’t worry. I now call the shadow Minister.