Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of challenges of producing wine which is accurately and predictably within a range of 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV) for the purposes of taxation, given that wine is an agricultural product and dependent on weather; and what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing alcohol duty bands of 0.5 per cent ABV on (1) businesses, and (2) the consumer.

The Chancellor and Exchequer Secretary regularly receive representations on the tax system from a wide range of stakeholders and welcome their views.

The current, temporary duty easement for wine is due to end on 1 February 2025.