Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposals as published in the Alcohol Tax Review on the UK-Australia free trade deal; and if he will make a statement.

The Government does not anticipate alcohol duty reforms will impact the UK-Australia free trade deal. All products will be taxed on the basis of strength. Therefore, Australian producers will pay the same tax rates as producers in every other country, including the UK.

The Treasury is continuing to engage with stakeholders, including the Australian Government, on these proposals and will continue to keep those impacted updated on the progress of our review.