Taxation

(asked on 23rd July 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase taxes on vapes, smoking, gambling, alcohol and food; and, if so, what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of increasing those taxes.


Answered by
Lord Pitt-Watson Portrait
Lord Pitt-Watson
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
This question was answered on 5th August 2026

Decisions on taxes are taken at the Budget by the Chancellor.

Tax changes announced at Budget are accompanied by a Tax Information and Impact Note which sets out the expected revenue impact.

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