BII comments on the raise in beer, cider and wine duty in today’s Budget
21-Mar-2007
John McNamara, BII Chief Executive, said, “Licensees are currently concentrating on getting themselves ready for the forthcoming smoking ban and the last thing they need is any additional expense at this time. We are encouraging our members to view the forthcoming year and the smoking ban as an opportunity but it will inevitably involve costs to licensees in preparation and during the implementation period.
“An increase in duty on beer, cider and wine is often absorbed by the licensee and not passed onto the consumer for some time. Licensees need to be concentrating on making their pubs the place to go after the smoking ban and not becoming preoccupied with the issues of the cost of a pint.”
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