We don’t want to see this disappearing for the relatively small gains this tax will make for the treasury, and are disappointed the government has chosen to once again increase duty on beer.
We will continue to campaign for a duty system that allows beer to compete fairly against other drinks sectors. The chancellor has taken a positive first step in announcing his intention to remove a longstanding duty anomaly between beer and cider, and we’re keen to understand the process to achieve this in full.
Last week, the government responded to the House of Commons Health Select Committee report on alcohol. We were pleased to see increased focus on policy proposals that target disrespectful, harmful attitudes towards alcohol, without punishing the responsible consumer.
As a global company, Molson Coors has experience across the world with various policies and tax regimes. We look forward to continuing our work together with government, the health community and the local community to find the best possible policy solutions for the UK, including reviewing the best way to ensure a fair and equal tax regime for British Barley farmers and the classic British breweries.
Source: Molson Coors UK
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