Ian Paisley – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ian Paisley on 2015-10-26.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has consulted UK-based soft drinks producers about the economic effect a potential excise duty on sugary drinks would have on those businesses.

Damian Hinds

At present the Government has no plans to introduce new taxes on sugary drinks.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel