Alcoholic Drinks: VAT

(asked on 26th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing VAT on alcohol served in pubs on the financial viability of wet-led pubs.


Answered by
James Murray Portrait
James Murray
Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
This question was answered on 3rd November 2026

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.

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