I called on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to consider increasing the Draught Relief in his Budget in March.
Draught Relief reduces the tax burden on draught alcoholic products sold in on-trade venues, such as pubs.
Our independent breweries and local pubs are a key part of the community and I’m proud of the contribution they make to the local economy in Dudley.
At a time when the brewing and pub sector is under enormous pressure it is right that the Government considers what it can do to help and increasing Draught Relief to 20 per cent would give it the boost it needs.
This is why I’m supporting the Make It 20% campaign and calling on the Chancellor to consider increasing the Draught Relief in his Budget in March.
