Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the temporary freeze on alcohol duty.

Alcohol duties collectively raise over £12bn a year, helping to fund vital public services and addressing the harms caused to society and public health by excessive or irresponsible drinking.

Alcohol duty is currently frozen until 1 February 2025.

As with all taxes, the Government keeps alcohol duty under review as part of its Budget process.