Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending small producer relief beyond 8.5 per cent for small English distilleries and vineyards; and if he will make a statement.

The Government discussed the design of the new Small Producer Relief with industry as part of the consultation process.

Having considered the thresholds carefully, and the need to balance the needs of businesses with public health objectives, the Government felt it was right to extend the relief only to products below 8.5% alcohol by volume, to mirror existing schemes.