Ian Byrne MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Beer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27569More

    Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment he has made of the potential impact to the public purse of the trends in the level of money collected from beer duty paid over the past year compared to 2022-23.

    Answer: The Office for Budget Responsibility will publish an updated Alcohol Duty forecast at Budget 2026.

    Answered 15 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Swimming: VATTreasuryTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27567More

    Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will cut the VAT on swimming lessons for children.

    Answer: The Department for Education is working with third sector organisations, including Swim England, the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and National Water Safety Education, to support schools in delivering swimming lessons as part of the national curriculum. C...

    Answered 15 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade4
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs2
Department of Health and Social Care5
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government12
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