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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tax beers and wine more heavily, whisky giant Diageo tells Treasury

DRINKS giant Diageo has demanded an overhaul of the tax system for alcohol which would see hikes in duty for wine, beer and cider.

The intervention is the latest bid by the company to influence a review by the UK government looking at how to tackle alcohol-related problems.

It comes as SNP ministers in Scotland are still attempting to push through minimum pricing. The company, the world's largest producer of whisky, has told the Treasury that spirits are currently unfairly discriminated against in the tax system.

In a submission to a review of alcohol taxation being carried out by the Treasury and Home Office aimed at reducing drink- related social problems, Diageo has said all other forms of alcohol should be taxed at the 23.8p a unit currently levied on spirits. > > > >

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