questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of the distilling industry on the potential impact of the increase in (a) duties on spirits (b) employer's National Insurance contributions on
answerText: I have not had any such direct conversations but the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) maintains regular engagement with stakeholders from across the distilling industry and remains committed to supporting economic growth in the sector. Although dut...
heading: Alcoholic Drinks: Employers' Contributions and Excise Duties