Gin

(asked on 24th February 2016) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to support the British gin industry.


Answered by
Damian Hinds Portrait
Damian Hinds
Minister of State (Education)
This question was answered on 2nd March 2016

The government is committed to supporting the British gin industry. The duty on gin was cut by 2% at March Budget 2015, building on the duty freeze at Budget 2014.

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