Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of minimum alcohol and cigarette pricing on the ability of small and medium-sized retailers to compete with large national retailers.

The government keeps all excise duties and structures under review. HM Treasury engages with a wide variety of organisations, including representatives of small and medium-sized retailers, to understand industry developments and the impact of policy changes.