The official version of this document can be found via the PDF button.
The below content has been automatically generated from the original PDF and some formatting may have been lost, therefore it should not be relied upon to extract citations or propose amendments.
WQ.485/2023
WRITTEN QUESTION TO
THE MINISTER FOR SUSTAINTABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY DEPUTY M. TADIER OF ST. BRELADE
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 4th DECEMBER 2023 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 11th DECEMBER 2023
Question
“Will the Minister advise –
- whetherhe supports the proposed increase in duty on alcohol set outin the draft Government Plan 2024-2027, and if he does, provide his rationale for such support, and ifhe does not, confirm whetherhe made these concerns known at the Council of Ministers; and
- whetherhe supports the framework that prohibits promotions on alcohol sales, including happy hours, and ifhe does, provide his rationale for such support, and ifhe does not, confirm whether he made these concerns known atthe Council ofMinisters?”
Answer
- The Deputy will be aware that the Council of Ministers have proposed an amendment to Amendment 25 which I support.
- As the Deputy will be aware, I have committed in my Ministerial Plan to review and progress amendments to the licensing law during 2024 following the completion of the Visitor Economy Strategy this month. This review will be undertaken alongside businesses and relevant stakeholders and will consider a range of changes to the sale of alcohol including drinks promotions. My aimis for this tobean objective review and my position will be formed on the basis of the evidence collected.