Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to (a) reduce beer duty, (b) lower business rates for pubs and (c) introduce a permanent lower level of VAT for (i) all food and beverages sold in pubs and (ii) the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement.

The Treasury keeps all taxes under review and any changes made will be announced at the next fiscal event.

The Fundamental Review of Business Rates will consider ideas for reform on all elements of the business rates system and will conclude in the autumn.